Faulk County Demographics

A map of Faulk County's Population by Race

Faulk County, South Dakota has an estimated population of 2,126, a less than 1% change from the 2,125 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.1% White, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Faulk County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Faulk has become 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 Faulk County, that probability was 11.0% in 2020 and 9.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Faulk County is ranked the 57th most populous county in South Dakota, out of 66 counties. Faulk County was ranked the 57th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Faulk County's White Population

2,021 residents of Faulk County, or 95.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Faulk County is significantly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Faulk County ranks 7th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 66 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Faulk County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Faulk County's population has increased from 94.3% to 95.1%.

Faulk County is more White than neighboring Edmunds County (93.8% White), Hand County (92.2% White), Hyde County (86.1% White), and Spink County (92.6% White). Faulk County is less White than neighboring McPherson County (96.8% White).

Faulk County's Black Population

0 residents of Faulk County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Faulk County is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Faulk County ranks 55th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 66 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Faulk County's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Faulk County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Faulk County is less Black than neighboring Hand County (0.5% Black), Hyde County (0.3% Black), and Spink County (1.6% Black).

Faulk County's Asian Population

5 residents of Faulk County, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Faulk County is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Faulk County ranks 51st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 66 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Faulk County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Faulk County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Faulk County is more Asian than neighboring Hand County (0.1% Asian), Hyde County (0% Asian), McPherson County (0% Asian), and Spink County (0% Asian). Faulk County is less Asian than neighboring Edmunds County (0.7% Asian).

Faulk County's Hispanic Population

28 residents of Faulk County, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Faulk County is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Faulk County ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 66 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Faulk County's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 39.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Faulk County's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.3%.

Faulk County is more Hispanic than neighboring McPherson County (0.1% Hispanic). Faulk County is less Hispanic than neighboring Edmunds County (2.7% Hispanic), Hand County (2.1% Hispanic), Hyde County (1.6% Hispanic), and Spink County (2.8% Hispanic).

Faulk County's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Faulk County, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Faulk County is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Faulk County ranks 40th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 66 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Faulk County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 89.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Faulk County's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.2%.

Faulk County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Edmunds County (0.6% Native American/Other), Hand County (3.4% Native American/Other), Hyde County (0.9% Native American/Other), McPherson County (0.3% Native American/Other), and Spink County (0.4% Native American/Other).

Faulk County's Multiracial Population

67 residents of Faulk County, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Faulk County is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Faulk County ranks 66th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 66 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Faulk County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 168.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Faulk County's population has increased from 1.2% to 3.2%.

Faulk County is more Multiracial than neighboring Edmunds County (2.2% Multiracial), Hand County (1.7% Multiracial), McPherson County (2.8% Multiracial), and Spink County (2.6% Multiracial). Faulk County is less Multiracial than neighboring Hyde County (11.2% 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.