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South Dakota · 347 residents (2025 est.) · 1.199 sq mi
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Faith has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,083. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 192 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $151,000. With a median age of 55.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 126%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
297
−39%since 2000
from 489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
248 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.9
+34%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:347 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2563354154945741990201020202024Faith
2024297
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,083
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,708 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,343
+136%since 2000
from $16,276 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+11%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.2%
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,000
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$383
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+142%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(439)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(274)
Black4.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(9)
Diversity Score18.2%(54)
Diversity Score
18
+3114%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
−5%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−62.5 ptssince 2013
from 71.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2017
from 57.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2016
from 83.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2016
from 7.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Faith, South Dakota?

Faith, South Dakota has about 297 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Faith, South Dakota?

The typical household in Faith, South Dakota earns about $47,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Faith, South Dakota expensive?

In Faith, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $151,000, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Faith, South Dakota?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Faith, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Faith, South Dakota?

About 14.1% of people in Faith, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Faith, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Faith, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 250 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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