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Faulk County

South Dakota · 2,178 residents (2025 est.) · 981.713 sq mi
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Faulk County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,750. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 514 residents. 23% 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 $147,500. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 137%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,126
−19%since 2000
from 2,640 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+3%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,178 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Faulk County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.5%(95)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(125)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.8%(187)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.9%(167)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(125)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.4%(221)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.5%(203)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410%(213)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.1%(278)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.1%(258)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.4%(158)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.5%(96)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,750
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,237 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,754
+158%since 2000
from $14,660 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
+5%since 2010
from 0.479 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction32.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,500
+137%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+87%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
71
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Faulk County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(2,620)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(2,021)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(28)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other3.4%(72)
Diversity Score
12
+677%since 2009
from 2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.3%(28)
Asian origin
Chinese0.2%(5)
Ancestry
German53.7%(1,141)
Irish13%(276)
Norwegian7.1%(152)
Arab6.7%(143)
Syrian6.7%(143)
Czech4.8%(103)
English3.7%(79)
Russian2.8%(60)
Danish2.7%(58)
Welsh1.8%(38)
American1.6%(35)
Swedish1.6%(34)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian1.4%(29)
Austrian1.3%(28)
Swiss1.1%(24)
French1%(21)
Dutch0.9%(19)
Hungarian0.7%(15)
Scottish0.7%(15)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(10)
Polish0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Arab population · Largest Syrian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% 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
10.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2017
from 62.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.9%(344)
Married54.8%(510)
Widowed3.9%(36)
Divorced4.4%(41)
Women 15+
Never married25.8%(203)
Married58.2%(459)
Widowed11%(87)
Divorced4.9%(39)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Faulk County, South Dakota?

Faulk County, South Dakota has about 2,126 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Faulk County, South Dakota?

The typical household in Faulk County, South Dakota earns about $57,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Faulk County, South Dakota expensive?

In Faulk County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $147,500, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Faulk County, South Dakota?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Faulk County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Faulk County, South Dakota?

About 28.3% of people in Faulk County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Faulk County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Faulk County, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 618 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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