Faulk County, South Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Faulk County, South Dakota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Faulk County, South Dakota has a population of 2,126, the 57th most populous county in South Dakota. The median household income is $57,750 and the median home value is $147,500. The poverty rate is 28.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Faulk County Quick Facts

Population 2,126

Median Household Income $57,750

Median Home Value $147,500

Poverty Rate 28.3%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 42.9 years

Homeownership Rate 79.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.6%

High School Graduation 91.2%

Cities/Places 9

Population 2,126 57th of 66

Median Income $57,750 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 28.3%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Faulk County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,137	2,126	-0.5%
Median household income	$58,000	$57,750	-0.4%
Median home value	$124,100	$147,500	+18.9%

Median Household Income

Faulk

$57,750

$75,081

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Faulk

$147,500

$257,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.5%

$25K-$50K 21.6%

$50K-$100K 27.8%

$100K+ 28.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

7.1%

$15K-$20K

5.2%

$20K-$25K

5.9%

$25K-$30K

2.1%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

3.7%

$40K-$45K

6.4%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

6.6%

$75K-$100K

14.3%

$100K-$125K

6.5%

$125K-$150K

6.6%

$150K-$200K

7.2%

$200K+

7.8%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 2.9%|National: 5.2%

60.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.6%

Renter 20.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $771/mo 16.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.0%

18-34

18.3%

35-54

19.6%

55-74

25.2%

75+

11.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 35 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Faulk County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Faulkton	670	$63,750	13.4%	$99,600
Cresbard	122	$41,875	4.1%	N/A
Orient	91	$40,556	20.9%	$49,300
Chelsea	61	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Brentwood Colony	57	N/A	100.0%	N/A
Evergreen Colony	55	N/A	100.0%	N/A
Rockham	37	$137,083	0.0%	$88,300
Onaka	25	N/A	100.0%	N/A
Seneca	22	N/A	27.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Faulk County is located in South Dakota with a total population of 2,126. It is the 57th most populous county out of 66 in South Dakota. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Faulk County is 42.9 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. 11.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Faulk County is $57,750. This is 23% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.3%. This is 138% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 80% higher than the state rate of 2.9%. The median home value is $147,500. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $257,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Faulk County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Faulk County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Faulk County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against South Dakota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Faulk County, South Dakota?

Faulk County has a population of 2,126, making it the 57th most populous county in South Dakota.

What is the median income in Faulk County?

The median household income in Faulk County is $57,750 with a poverty rate of 28.3%.

How many cities are in Faulk County, South Dakota?

Faulk County contains 9 Census-designated places.