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.

Faulk County within South Dakota · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

2,137

Population

-0.73%

Annual growth

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 is a county in South Dakota with a population of 2,137. It ranks #57 among counties in South Dakota by population. The median age is 43.2, older than the national median. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The median household income in Faulk County is $58,000, below the US median of $74,580. 14.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $124,100, with monthly rent averaging $692. The homeownership rate of 81.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Faulk County reflects 18.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.4% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 16.4 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	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,368	-	-	estimate
2011	2,355	-13	-0.55%	estimate
2012	2,355	0	0.00%	estimate
2013	2,350	-5	-0.21%	estimate
2014	2,321	-29	-1.23%	estimate
2015	2,310	-11	-0.47%	estimate
2016	2,318	+8	+0.35%	estimate
2017	2,324	+6	+0.26%	estimate
2018	2,320	-4	-0.17%	estimate
2019	2,307	-13	-0.56%	estimate
2020	2,126	-181	-7.85%	estimate
2021	2,118	-8	-0.38%	estimate
2022	2,117	-1	-0.05%	estimate
2023	2,135	+18	+0.85%	estimate
2024	2,136	+1	+0.05%	estimate

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

Under 5

4.3%

5–9

6.6%

10–14

8.8%

15–19

7.3%

20–24

5.2%

25–34

9.6%

35–44

10.3%

45–54

10.4%

55–59

4.7%

60–64

8.1%

65–74

11.2%

75–84

8.2%

85+

5.0%

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

Agriculture

32.8%

Professional & business services

13.0%

Finance & real estate

7.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

7.7%

Construction

6.6%

Retail trade

4.9%

Public administration

4.3%

Education & health care

3.4%

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.