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Faulkton

South Dakota · 826 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 $43,611. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,600. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
826
+5%since 2000
from 785 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
815 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
−3%since 2000
from 51.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5986857738619481990201020202024Faulkton
2024670
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,611
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,853 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,542
+41%since 2000
from $19,504 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,600
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+69%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(754)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.7%(89)
Diversity Score27.7%(229)
Diversity Score
28
+8577%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.0 min
−30%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Faulkton, South Dakota?

Faulkton, South Dakota has about 826 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Faulkton, South Dakota earns about $43,611 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 $90,600, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Faulkton, South Dakota?

About 25.7% 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 7.8% of people in Faulkton, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Faulkton, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Faulkton, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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