Faulk County Profile

Faulk County

Source: ESRI

Population Demographics

As of 2025 the population of Faulk County is 2,135. The population is expected to shrink to 2,119 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.15%.

The median age of Faulk County residents is 48.

The diversity index of Faulk County is 17.8, meaning that there is a 18% 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 $83,386 and projected to be $91,055 in 2030. Per capita income is $31,069, projected to be $33,295 in 2030. 1.55% of households – 33 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $674,858 and the average disposable income is $66,598.

There are 1,027 housing units in Faulk County; 620 are owner-occupied, 132 are rented, and 275 are vacant. The average home value is $240,722, with 54 homes built in 2010 or later, and 382 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 143 businesses in Faulk County, employing 780 workers and pulling from a labor force of 950 age 16 and above. 228 workers commute into Faulk County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

722 residents both live and work in/around Faulk County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 33.38% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.08% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 648 drive alone, 71 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 113 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 118 residents work from home.

451 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 264 have associates degrees, 201 have bachelor’s degrees, and 110 hold a graduate or professional degree.