Village · New York
Falconer, New York
Falconer, village, in Chautauqua County, New York. Falconer had 2,210 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,269 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,149 (±389). GEOID 3625164.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,210
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,269 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,149 ±389
Median household income
$60,056
±$6,147 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$98,400
±$14,681 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$745
±$192 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Falconer and what county is it in?
Falconer is a village in Chautauqua County, New York. It covers 1.1 square miles of land, 2,103 residents per square mile in 2020.
Falconer is in the Jamestown-Dunkirk, NY micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Falconer lies entirely within the Town of Ellicott, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Falconer, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,210 people lived in Falconer on July 1, 2025, down 3.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 2,269 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,149 (±389).
| Measure | Falconer | Chautauqua County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,149 ±389 | 125,544 | no clear change |
| Households | 924 ±136 | 53,393 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.33 ±0.23 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,056 ±157 | 66,476 | no clear change |
Falconer's population since 2000
From 2,540 in 2000 to 2,210 in 2025: down 13.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Falconer as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Falconer?
The median resident of Falconer is 43.5 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 14.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.0%.
| Measure | Falconer | Chautauqua County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5 ±5.5 | 42.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% ±5.6 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.6% ±3.9 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Male | 46.5% ±4.0 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 9.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.9% ±2.8 pts | 83.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0% ±2.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.2% ±4.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 20.9% ±4.9 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6% ±2.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.7% ±3.0 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.6% ±5.2 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1% ±3.2 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.1% ±3.4 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Falconer earn?
Half of Falconer's 924 households earn less than $60,056 a year (±$6,147), against $58,351 in Chautauqua County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $49,820 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Falconer | Chautauqua County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,056 ±$6,147 | $58,351 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,496 ±$7,545 | $76,000 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,129 ±$3,176 | $32,691 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.9% ±5.2 pts | 17.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.6% ±11.8 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.9% ±6.5 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±2.2 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.6% ±2.5 pts | 88.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Falconer?
Owners occupy 71.5% of Falconer's occupied homes and renters 28.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $98,400 by its owner (±$14,681). The median renter pays $745 a month including utilities, and 38.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Falconer | Chautauqua County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $98,400 ±$14,681 | $127,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $745 ±$192 | $812 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.4% ±15.7 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $990 ±$130 | $1,193 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.5% ±8.3 pts | 68.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.5% ±8.3 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Housing units | 1,056 ±157 | 66,476 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.6% ±4.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7% ±6.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.9% ±8.1 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% ±1.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 44.0% ±9.0 pts | 39.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.2% ±4.5 pts | 11.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Falconer building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Falconer in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Falconer work and get to work?
86.5% of Falconer's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.0 minutes.
| Measure | Falconer | Chautauqua County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.8% ±5.6 pts | 55.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±3.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.5% ±6.1 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5% ±5.2 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3% ±4.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.0 min ±7.0 | 19.6 min | +9.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Falconer?
No census tract lies mostly in Falconer; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 373Chautauqua County | 4,756 | $66,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Falconer) · Census block assignment files
How does Falconer compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Falconer is the 7,345th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 284th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Falconer ranks 1,387th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 284th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,102nd | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 412th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,387th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,551st | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 1,584th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 1,406th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 587th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,517th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 812th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,148th | 1,639 |
| Travel time to work | 1,198th | 1,652 |
Falconer's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Falconer with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Falconer?
21 of the 57 figures for Falconer on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Falconer are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Falconer.