Faulk County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,126 | — | #3,111 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,750 | -23.2% | #2,283 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,248 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $147,500 | -47.7% | #2,290 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $771 | -33.7% | #2,333 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.3% | +125.0% | #3,064 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Faulk County has a population of 2,126, making it the #3,111 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Faulk County is $57,750, ranking #2,283 out of 3,222 counties — 23.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 28.3% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Faulk County is $147,500 (-47.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $771/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.6%.
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93.7% of residents in Faulk County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
About Faulk County, South Dakota
Faulk County, South Dakota has a total population of 2,126, making it the 3,111th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Faulk County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Faulk County is $57,750, which ranks #2,283 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 28.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Faulk County is $147,500, 47.7% below the national median. Renters in Faulk County pay a median gross rent of $771 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Faulk County, 22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.0 min.
Faulk County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%).
All data for Faulk County, South Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.