Falkner, MS Demographics

A map of Falkner's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	654	380	86.1%	87.0%
Hispanic	57	22	7.5%	5.0%
Black	27	25	3.6%	5.7%
Multiracial	22	8	2.9%	1.8%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.5%

Falkner, Mississippi has an estimated population of 760, a dramatic increase from the 437 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.1% White, 7.5% Hispanic, 3.6% Black, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Falkner, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Falkner has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Falkner, that probability was 23.8% in 2020 and 25.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Falkner is ranked the 224th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Falkner was ranked the 273rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Falkner's White Population

654 residents of Falkner, or 86.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Falkner is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Falkner ranks 63rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falkner's White population has grown by an estimated 72.1%. White residents' share of Falkner's population has decreased from 87.0% to 86.1%.

Falkner is more White than neighboring Ripley (65.5% White), Walnut (75.3% White), Chalybeate (0% White), Blue Mountain (58.5% White), and Essary Springs (81.8% White).

Falkner's Black Population

27 residents of Falkner, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Falkner is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Falkner ranks 358th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falkner's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. Black residents' share of Falkner's population has decreased from 5.7% to 3.6%.

Falkner is more Black than neighboring Chalybeate (0% Black), and Essary Springs (0% Black). Falkner is less Black than neighboring Ripley (16.4% Black), Walnut (14.9% Black), and Blue Mountain (20.2% Black).

Falkner's Asian Population

0 residents of Falkner, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Falkner is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Falkner ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falkner's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Falkner's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Falkner is less Asian than neighboring Blue Mountain (2.4% Asian).

Falkner's Hispanic Population

57 residents of Falkner, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Falkner is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Falkner ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falkner's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 159.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Falkner's population has increased from 5.0% to 7.5%.

Falkner is more Hispanic than neighboring Walnut (0.7% Hispanic), Chalybeate (0% Hispanic), and Essary Springs (0% Hispanic). Falkner is less Hispanic than neighboring Ripley (12.1% Hispanic), and Blue Mountain (13.1% Hispanic).

Falkner's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Falkner, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Falkner is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Falkner ranks 170th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falkner's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Falkner's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Falkner is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ripley (0.2% Native American/Other), and Blue Mountain (0.8% Native American/Other).

Falkner's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Falkner, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Falkner is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Falkner ranks 299th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falkner's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Falkner's population has increased from 1.8% to 2.9%.

Falkner is more Multiracial than neighboring Chalybeate (0% Multiracial). Falkner is less Multiracial than neighboring Ripley (5.8% Multiracial), Walnut (9.2% Multiracial), Blue Mountain (5% Multiracial), and Essary Springs (18.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.