Faulk County Demographics
A map of Faulk County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,003 | 94.3% |
Hispanic | 46 | 2.2% |
Native American/Other | 46 | 2.2% |
Multiracial | 25 | 1.2% |
Asian | 3 | 0.1% |
Black | 2 | 0.1% |
Faulk County, South Dakota had a population of 2,125 in 2020. It was 94.3% White, 0.1% Black, 0.1% Asian, 2.2% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Faulk County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Faulk County is the 57th most populous county of the 66 counties in South Dakota.
Faulk County's White Population
2,003 residents of Faulk County identify as White, or 94.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Faulk County larger than the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 66 counties in South Dakota, Faulk County is ranked #7 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Faulk County is more White than neighboring Hyde County (86.2% White), McPherson County (93.9% White), and Spink County (94.2% White). Faulk County is less White than neighboring Edmunds County (94.8% White), and Hand County (95.1% White).
Faulk County's Black Population
2 residents of Faulk County identify as Black, or 0.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Faulk County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Dakota (2% Black). Of the 66 counties in South Dakota, Faulk County is ranked #55 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Faulk County is less Black than neighboring Edmunds County (0.3% Black), Hand County (0.2% Black), Hyde County (0.3% Black), and Spink County (0.4% Black).
Faulk County's Asian Population
3 residents of Faulk County identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Faulk County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 66 counties in South Dakota, Faulk County is ranked #51 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Faulk County is more Asian than neighboring Spink County (0% Asian). Faulk County is less Asian than neighboring Edmunds County (0.6% Asian), Hand County (0.2% Asian), and Hyde County (0.4% Asian).
Faulk County's Hispanic Population
46 residents of Faulk County identify as Hispanic, or 2.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Faulk County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 66 counties in South Dakota, Faulk County is ranked #42 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Faulk County is more Hispanic than neighboring Edmunds County (1.5% Hispanic), Hand County (1.6% Hispanic), and Hyde County (1.9% Hispanic).
Faulk County's Native American/Other Population
46 residents of Faulk County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Faulk County slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of South Dakota (8.7% Native American/Other). Of the 66 counties in South Dakota, Faulk County is ranked #40 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Faulk County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edmunds County (1% Native American/Other), Hand County (0.8% Native American/Other), McPherson County (1.2% Native American/Other), and Spink County (1% Native American/Other). Faulk County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hyde County (8.2% Native American/Other).
Faulk County's Multiracial Population
25 residents of Faulk County identify as Multiracial, or 1.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Faulk County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 66 counties in South Dakota, Faulk County is ranked #66 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Faulk County is less Multiracial than neighboring Edmunds County (1.8% Multiracial), Hand County (2.1% Multiracial), Hyde County (3% Multiracial), McPherson County (2.4% Multiracial), and Spink County (2.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.