Faulk County Profile

Faulk County

Source: ESRI

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Faulk County is 2,102. The population is expected to shrink to 2,085 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.16%.

The median age of Faulk County residents is 47.

The diversity index of Faulk County is 16.5, meaning that there is a 17% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Faulk County is $75,475 and projected to be $85,383 in 2029. Per capita income is $26,964, projected to be $29,987 in 2029. 0.76% of households – 16 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $595,720 and the average disposable income is $62,492.

There are 1,017 housing units in Faulk County; 614 are owner-occupied, 131 are rented, and 272 are vacant. The average home value is $226,466, with 50 homes built in 2010 or later, and 359 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 150 businesses in Faulk County, employing 821 workers and pulling from a labor force of 947 age 16 and above. 227 workers commute into Faulk County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

716 residents both live and work in/around Faulk County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 32.96% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.23% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 661 drive alone, 76 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 59 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 151 residents work from home.

444 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 280 have associates degrees, 221 have bachelor’s degrees, and 135 hold a graduate or professional degree.