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Faulkton

South Dakota · 827 residents (2025 est.) · 1.013 sq mi
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Faulkton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
670
−15%since 2000
from 785 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
661 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−26%since 2000
from 51.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:827 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5986857738619481990201020202024Faulkton
2024670
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,853 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,606
+67%since 2000
from $19,504 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+35.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+8%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,600
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$902
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.4%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+27%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(781)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(616)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(54)
Diversity Score18.5%(124)
Diversity Score
19
+5702%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% 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
17.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.2%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 58.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Faulkton, South Dakota?

Faulkton, South Dakota has about 670 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Faulkton, South Dakota earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Faulkton, South Dakota expensive?

In Faulkton, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $99,600, and the typical rent is about $902 a month.

How educated are people in Faulkton, South Dakota?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Faulkton, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Faulkton, South Dakota?

About 13.4% of people in Faulkton, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Faulkton, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Faulkton, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 111 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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