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Faulk County

South Dakota · 2,125 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 $49,423. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 515 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $88,200. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,125
−20%since 2000
from 2,640 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+12%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Faulk County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,423
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,237 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,235
+79%since 2000
from $14,660 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction28.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
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
$88,200
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
18.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+58%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(2,620)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,003)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(46)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other4%(85)
Diversity Score15.2%(322)
Diversity Score
15
+1677%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+3%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Faulk County, South Dakota?

Faulk County, South Dakota has about 2,125 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Faulk County, South Dakota earns about $49,423 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 $88,200, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Faulk County, South Dakota?

About 28.6% 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 23.6% 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 619 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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