Faulk County, South Dakota

Faulk County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,364.[1] Its county seat is Faulkton.[2] The county was founded in 1873 and organized in 1883.[3] It is named for Andrew Jackson Faulk, the third Governor of Dakota Territory.[4]

Faulk County
U.S. county
Faulk County Courthouse in July 2013
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
South Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 45°04′N 99°09′W
Country United States
State South Dakota
Founded1873 (created)
1883 (organized)
Named forAndrew Jackson Faulk
SeatFaulkton
Largest cityFaulkton
Area
 • Total1,006 sq mi (2,610 km2)
 • Land982 sq mi (2,540 km2)
 • Water24 sq mi (60 km2)  2.4%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,010
 • Estimate 
(2018)
2,330
 • Density2.0/sq mi (0.77/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large

Geography

The terrain of Faulk County consists of low rolling hills, largely devoted to agriculture, sloping to the east. The highest point of the terrain is the county's SW corner, at 1,916' (584m) ASL.[5] The county has a total area of 1,006 square miles (2,610 km2), of which 982 square miles (2,540 km2) is land and 24 square miles (62 km2) (2.4%) is water.[6]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Protected areas
  • Lake Faulkton State Game Refuge
  • Ingalls State Game Production Area
  • Gerkin State Game Production Area & Wildlife Refuge
  • Lake Faulkton State Game Production Area
  • Lake Faulkton State Lakeside Use Area
  • North Scatterwood Lake State Waterfowl Refuge
  • Sprague State Game Production Area
  • South Scatterwood State Game Production Area

Lakes
  • Clark Lake
  • Lake Creabard
  • Lake Faulkton
  • North Scatterwood Lake (partial)
  • South Scatterwood Lake
  • Zell Lake

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18804—
18904,062101,450.0%
19003,547−12.7%
19106,71689.3%
19206,442−4.1%
19306,8957.0%
19405,168−25.0%
19504,752−8.0%
19604,397−7.5%
19703,893−11.5%
19803,327−14.5%
19902,744−17.5%
20002,640−3.8%
20102,364−10.5%
2019 (est.)2,299[7]−2.7%
US Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2018[1]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census,[12] there were 2,640 people, 1,014 households, and 708 families in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile (1/km2). There were 1,235 housing units at an average density of 1.3 per square mile (0.5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 99.47% White, 0.08% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.04% Asian, and 0.27% from two or more races. 0.23% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 65.0% were of German, 6.2% American and 5.2% Norwegian ancestry.

There were 1,014 households, out of which 28.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.40% were married couples living together, 3.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 29.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.18.

The county population contained 26.60% under the age of 18, 5.40% from 18 to 24, 23.10% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 22.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 99.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,237, and the median income for a family was $34,508. Males had a median income of $25,085 versus $16,346 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,660. About 12.60% of families and 18.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.60% of those under age 18 and 7.80% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 2,364 people, 869 households, and 532 families in the county.[13] The population density was 2.4 inhabitants per square mile (0.93/km2). There were 1,136 housing units at an average density of 1.2 per square mile (0.46/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 98.9% white, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 0.1% black or African American, 0.0% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.8% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 70.0% were German, 9.6% were Irish, 7.1% were English, 5.7% were Norwegian, and 4.3% were American.[15]

Of the 869 households, 20.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 38.8% were non-families, and 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.79. The median age was 46.9 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $38,203 and the median income for a family was $55,234. Males had a median income of $40,641 versus $23,571 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,898. About 14.4% of families and 17.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Communities

City

Towns

Unincorporated communities

Townships
  • Arcade
  • Bryant
  • Centerville
  • Clark
  • Devoe
  • Ellisville
  • Elroy
  • Emerson
  • Enterprise
  • Fairview
  • Freedom
  • Hillsdale
  • Irving
  • Lafoon
  • Latham
  • Myron
  • O'Neil
  • Orient
  • Pioneer
  • Pulaski
  • Saratoga
  • Seneca
  • Sherman
  • Tamworth
  • Thirteen
  • Union
  • Wesley
  • Zell

Politics

Faulk County voters have largely voted Republican for several decades. In only two national elections since 1944 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate (as of 2016).

Presidential election results
Presidential elections results[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 81.6% 964 16.8% 198 1.7% 20
2016 76.7% 858 18.3% 204 5.0% 56
2012 67.9% 765 29.4% 331 2.8% 31
2008 62.0% 739 35.7% 426 2.3% 27
2004 69.0% 945 30.5% 418 0.4% 6
2000 68.0% 904 29.2% 388 2.8% 37
1996 52.3% 726 35.5% 493 12.2% 170
1992 45.9% 658 34.0% 488 20.1% 288
1988 53.9% 842 45.7% 714 0.3% 5
1984 65.9% 1,124 33.9% 579 0.2% 3
1980 66.8% 1,300 26.7% 520 6.4% 125
1976 44.8% 868 54.9% 1,063 0.3% 6
1972 50.1% 1,004 49.2% 986 0.8% 15
1968 49.5% 997 40.7% 819 9.9% 199
1964 44.3% 974 55.7% 1,225
1960 54.3% 1,240 45.7% 1,043
1956 52.2% 1,260 47.8% 1,155
1952 68.7% 1,619 31.3% 738
1948 51.5% 1,054 47.4% 971 1.1% 22
1944 54.9% 1,090 45.1% 896
1940 54.4% 1,431 45.6% 1,199
1936 43.5% 1,111 55.0% 1,404 1.6% 40
1932 38.9% 1,141 59.5% 1,743 1.6% 46
1928 62.5% 1,907 37.2% 1,135 0.4% 11
1924 56.1% 1,112 14.0% 277 30.0% 594
1920 65.5% 1,341 16.9% 346 17.6% 360
1916 52.9% 759 43.8% 629 3.3% 47
1912 0.0% 0 47.4% 615 52.6% 683
1908 62.6% 835 31.5% 421 5.9% 79
1904 75.4% 727 17.1% 165 7.5% 72
1900 65.1% 618 31.8% 302 3.2% 30
1896 64.1% 430 35.3% 237 0.6% 4
1892 63.8% 473 14.4% 107 21.8% 162

See also

References
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