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Faulkton

County:
Faulk County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.013
State:
South Dakota

Faulkton is a city located in Faulk County, South Dakota. Faulkton has a 2026 population of 828. It is also the county seat of Faulk County. Faulkton is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 0.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 826 in 2020.

The median household income in Faulkton is $63,750 with a poverty rate of 13.41%. The median age in Faulkton is 37.5 years: 41.3 years for males, and 35.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 106.8 males.

828
Total Population
817
Density (mi²)
1 0.12%
Growth

Faulkton Population

Faulkton Population

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202682810.12%
2025827-3-0.36%
2024830101.22%
202382030.37%
2022817-1-0.12%
2021818-8-0.97%
202082600%
2019711-9-1.25%
2018720-4-0.55%
2017724-5-0.69%
201672920.28%
201572700%
2014727-3-0.41%
2013730-2-0.27%
2012732-1-0.14%
2011733-3-0.41%
201073820.27%

Median Age

Overall: 37.5 years
Female: 35.5 years
Male: 41.3 years

Faulkton Adults

There are 505 adults, (175 of whom are seniors) in Faulkton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 324 (48.4%)
Male: 346 (51.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Faulkton includes 91.94% White, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White61691.94%
Two or more races497.31%
Native American50.75%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White61691.94%
Two or more races497.31%
Native American50.75%

Faulkton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Faulkton's average per capita income is $39,015. Household income levels show a median of $63,750. The poverty rate stands at 13.41%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$99,181-
Families$98,836$109,597
Households$63,750$71,700
Non Families-$38,631

$39,015

Average Income

$63,750

Median Household Income

13.41%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)