Faith, SD Demographics

A map of Faith's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	274	321	92.3%	87.5%
Black	14	2	4.7%	0.5%
Multiracial	6	4	2.0%	1.1%
Native American/Other	3	23	1.0%	6.3%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.8%
Hispanic	0	14	0.0%	3.8%

Faith, South Dakota has an estimated population of 297, a large decrease from the 367 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.3% White, 4.7% Black, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Faith, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Faith has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Faith, that probability was 22.9% in 2020 and 14.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Faith is ranked the 198th most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Faith was ranked the 176th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Faith's White Population

274 residents of Faith, or 92.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Faith is considerably higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Faith ranks 293rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Faith's White population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. White residents' share of Faith's population has increased from 87.5% to 92.3%.

Faith is more White than neighboring Dupree (11.5% White), Bridger (0% White), and Cherry Creek (4% White). Faith is less White than neighboring Lantry (100% White), and Bison (94.8% White).

Faith's Black Population

14 residents of Faith, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Faith is slightly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Faith ranks 78th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Faith's Black population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Black residents' share of Faith's population has increased from 0.5% to 4.7%.

Faith is more Black than neighboring Dupree (0% Black), Bridger (0% Black), Lantry (0% Black), Bison (0% Black), and Cherry Creek (0% Black).

Faith's Asian Population

0 residents of Faith, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Faith is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Faith ranks 65th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Faith's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Faith's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Faith's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Faith, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Faith is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Faith ranks 140th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Faith's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Faith's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.0%.

Faith is less Hispanic than neighboring Dupree (1.3% Hispanic).

Faith's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Faith, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Faith is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Faith ranks 113th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Faith's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 87.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Faith's population has decreased from 6.3% to 1.0%.

Faith is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lantry (0% Native American/Other). Faith is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dupree (86.5% Native American/Other), Bridger (100% Native American/Other), and Cherry Creek (93.8% Native American/Other).

Faith's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Faith, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Faith is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Faith ranks 374th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Faith's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Faith's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.0%.

Faith is more Multiracial than neighboring Dupree (0.7% Multiracial), Bridger (0% Multiracial), and Lantry (0% Multiracial). Faith is less Multiracial than neighboring Bison (4.2% Multiracial), and Cherry Creek (2.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.