South Fallsburg, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

South Fallsburg is a small community located in New York, within Sullivan County. The total population is 1,914. It ranks as the 647th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in South Fallsburg is 39.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.8 years. With 31.8% of the population under 18, South Fallsburg has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in South Fallsburg is $44,706. This is 48% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 38.4%. This is 174% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in South Fallsburg, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $375,000. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 41.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in South Fallsburg is Hispanic or Latino, making up 55.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 22.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (22.9%) is well below the state average of 52.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (55.6% vs 19.8%).

Education

11.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 69.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for South Fallsburg, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.