2023 ACS Census Data · Population 2,137
Faulk County is a small rural county in South Dakota with a population of 2,137. The median household income is $58,000, 11% below the national average. The poverty rate is 25.6%, median home value is $124,100, and 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 24% below the national average.
Population
2,137
2023 estimate
Rank #3108 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$58,000
Household
Rank #2113 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$124,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #2447 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #2224 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
13% below South Dakota avg·11% below national avg
Poverty Rate
70% below South Dakota avg·71% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
6% below South Dakota avg·3% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$36,556
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
25.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
59.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
25% below South Dakota avg·41% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% below South Dakota avg·25% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
13% above South Dakota avg·12% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
29% above South Dakota avg·41% above national avg
Housing Units
1,080
Households
836
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,209
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.6%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
26% below South Dakota avg·24% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above South Dakota avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
5.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.6%
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