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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Faulk County

South Dakota · 2,640 residents · 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 $30,237. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $34,100. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,640
−4%since 1990
from 2,744 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
+6%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Faulk County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,237
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,709 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,660
+69%since 1990
from $8,653 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.1%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 24.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$270
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $201 in 1990
US average: $602
81.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 80.1% in 1990
18.1% rent
1.1
+9%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(2,742)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(12)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(2,620)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score0.9%(23)
1
+88%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.7%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−71%since 1990
from 45.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Faulk County, South Dakota?

Faulk County, South Dakota has about 2,640 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Faulk County, South Dakota earns about $30,237 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 $34,100, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in Faulk County, South Dakota?

About 13.1% 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 18.1% 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 104 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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