Faulk County, South Dakota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 57th-largest in South Dakota
The population of Faulk County, South Dakota is 2,137 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 57th-largest county in South Dakota. The median household income is $58,000, the median home value is $124,100, and the median age is 43.2.
The population of Faulk County has declined 9.8% since 2010 (2,368 → 2,136), a -0.73% annualized rate.
2,137
Population
-0.73%
Annual growth
2
People / sq mi
$58,000
Median Income
$124,100
Median Home Value
Faulk County covers 982 sq mi of land at 2.2 people per square mile.
About Faulk County, SD
Faulk County stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US counties, at roughly 2 people per square mile. Faulk County is a county in South Dakota with a population of 2,137.
The typical household here earns about $58,000, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 14.3%, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $124,100, with typical rent around $692.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 18.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 12.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 16 minutes each way.
Faulk County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Faulk County had a population of 2,368 in 2010 and 2,136 in 2024, a -9.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,368 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.71%.
2,136
Population (2024)
2,368
Population (2010)
2,368
Peak (2010)
-0.71%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,368 |
| 2011 | 2,355 |
| 2012 | 2,355 |
| 2013 | 2,350 |
| 2014 | 2,321 |
| 2015 | 2,310 |
| 2016 | 2,318 |
| 2017 | 2,324 |
| 2018 | 2,320 |
| 2019 | 2,307 |
| 2020 | 2,126 |
| 2021 | 2,118 |
| 2022 | 2,117 |
| 2023 | 2,135 |
| 2024 | 2,136 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.2
Median Age
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Male
24.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.7% · Seniors (65+): 24.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $58,000$-14,421 vs state |
| Mean household income | $89,401 |
| Per-capita income | $36,556 |
| Poverty rate | 14.3%+6.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 56.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Faulk County is agriculture, accounting for 32.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
11.3%
Carpool
68.2%
Public transit
12.4%
Work from home
16.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$124,100$-112,700 vs state
Median home value
$692
Median rent
81.9%
Homeownership rate
1,080
Total housing units
77.4%
Occupied
22.6%
Vacant
18.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.7%
With health insurance
88.3%
With broadband internet
16.3%
Foreign-born
6.7%
Veterans (18+)
12.0%
With a disability
94.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.9%
High School+
18.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Faulk County, South Dakota has a population of 2,137 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 57th-largest county in South Dakota. Population density is 2 people per square mile.
The population of Faulk County has declined 9.8% since 2010 (2,368 → 2,136), a -0.73% annualized rate.
The median household income in Faulk County, South Dakota is $58,000, with mean (average) household income of $89,401 and per-capita income of $36,556. 14.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Faulk County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (96.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Faulk County, South Dakota is 43.2 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
The median home value in Faulk County is $124,100 and median monthly rent is $692. 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,080 total housing units, 22.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Faulk County, South Dakota is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 32.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.
Sioux Falls is among the largest cities associated with Faulk County, South Dakota, with a population of 197,642.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.