Population 2,126 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Faulk County
Household size in Faulk County
| Period | Faulk County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.48 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Faulk County are small: just 2.25 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.58 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Faulk County
| Period | Faulk County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 38.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.8 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Faulk County is 42.1 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Faulk County
| Period | Faulk County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 1.7% of households in Faulk County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Few South Dakota counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only two of 66.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Faulk County
Renters in Faulk County
| Period | Faulk County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 32.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 32.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 31.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.4% of households in Faulk County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 65.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Faulk County
| Period | Faulk County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Faulk County: 20.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Faulk County has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five South Dakota counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Faulk County
| Period | Faulk County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1977 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +9 | +6 |
The housing in Faulk County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Compared with other South Dakota counties, Faulk County has older homes than most.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Faulk County
| Period | Faulk County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $442 | $631 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $539 | $692 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $644 | $798 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $823 | $1,000 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$381 | +$369 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Faulk County costs $823 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 20.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Faulk County
Bachelor's degrees in Faulk County
| Period | Faulk County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 26.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 27.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 29.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 32.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Faulk County: 22.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other South Dakota counties, Faulk County has a lower share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Faulk County
| Period | Faulk County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.4% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.4% | 91.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Faulk County is a bit above the national rate: 91.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in South Dakota as a whole (93.1%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Faulk County
| Period | Faulk County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 4.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.5% | 4.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Faulk County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in South Dakota overall (3.1%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Faulk County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faulk County | 2.25 | 42.1 | 1.7% | 20.4% | 20.3% | 1964 | $823 | 22.2% | 91.0% | 5.6% |
| Spink County | 2.44 | 45.6 | 4.4% | 27.3% | 18.4% | 1954 | $746 | 28.2% | 93.5% | 1.3% |
| Potter County | 2.23 | 49.3 | 3.6% | 18.5% | 32.7% | 1974 | $1,026 | 26.8% | 96.6% | 2.8% |
| Codington County | 2.32 | 39.6 | 7.7% | 30.2% | 9.5% | 1979 | $1,052 | 23.0% | 94.4% | 2.1% |
| Dewey County | 3.07 | 27.6 | 27.5% | 38.8% | 12.1% | 1979 | $718 | 18.2% | 86.0% | 14.9% |
| Ziebach County | 3.23 | 36.5 | 27.3% | 42.9% | 16.9% | 1986 | $724 | 15.2% | 89.9% | 24.6% |
| Lac qui Parle County | 2.25 | 46.8 | 7.4% | 17.5% | 15.3% | 1950 | $716 | 24.2% | 95.2% | 2.1% |
| Chippewa County | 2.36 | 41.1 | 11.1% | 27.7% | 10.3% | 1958 | $882 | 19.4% | 91.6% | 4.2% |
| Kandiyohi County | 2.49 | 39.8 | 9.2% | 27.5% | 11.8% | 1976 | $959 | 27.6% | 90.9% | 3.7% |
| Meeker County | 2.51 | 42.8 | 8.3% | 20.7% | 12.7% | 1975 | $959 | 19.9% | 93.8% | 3.2% |
| Wright County | 2.77 | 38.3 | 8.6% | 15.9% | 5.9% | 1993 | $1,456 | 35.0% | 94.8% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Faulk County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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