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Faulkton

South Dakota · 736 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 $28,667. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $50,300. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

736
−6%since 2000
from 785 in 2000
1990 – 2025
727 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
53.4
+5%since 2000
from 51.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
5986857738619481990201020202024Faulkton
2024670
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,667
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,853 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,968
−3%since 2000
from $19,504 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
8.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$50,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$383
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235 in 2000
US average: $853
29.0%
−48.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
27.0% rent
10.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
16.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
62.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.8
+42%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(704)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.3%(17)
Diversity Score11.2%(82)
11
+3404%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.7 min
−15%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
72.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
16.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
5.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
26.6%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
52.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
13.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Faulkton, South Dakota?

Faulkton, South Dakota has about 736 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Faulkton, South Dakota earns about $28,667 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 $50,300, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Faulkton, South Dakota?

About 14.9% 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 8.8% 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 45 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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