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Faulkton

South Dakota · 785 residents · 1.013 sq mi
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Faulkton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,853. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $36,800. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

785
+1%since 1990
from 781 in 1990
1990 – 2025
775 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 771 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
51.0
−5%since 1990
from 53.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5986857738619481990201020202024Faulkton
2024670
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,853
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,614 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,504
+88%since 1990
from $10,402 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
−8.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$235
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $206 in 1990
US average: $602
77.5%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
22.5% rent
1.2
−16%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(781)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(781)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.6%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
−32%since 1990
from 16.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Faulkton, South Dakota?

Faulkton, South Dakota has about 785 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Faulkton, South Dakota earns about $29,853 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 $36,800, and the typical rent is about $235 a month.

How educated are people in Faulkton, South Dakota?

About 16.3% 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 5.6% of people in Faulkton, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Faulkton, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Faulkton, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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