Faulk County, South Dakota
Faulk County, South Dakota
Faulk County, South Dakota is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,125. The county seat is Faulkton. The county was founded in 1873 and organized in 1883. It is named after Andrew Jackson Faulk, the third Governor of Dakota Territory.
Geography[edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,006 square miles (2,606 km²), of which 982 square miles (2,543 km²) is land and 24 square miles (62 km²) (2.4%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit]
- Edmunds County (north)
- Brown County (northeast)
- Spink County (east)
- Hand County (south)
- Hyde County (southwest)
- Potter County (west)
- Walworth County (northwest)
Demographics[edit]
As of the 2020 census, there were 2,125 people, 1,000 households, and 600 families residing in the county. The population density was 2.2 inhabitants per square mile (0.85/km²). There were 1,200 housing units at an average density of 1.2 per square mile (0.46/km²).
Communities[edit]
City[edit]
- Faulkton (county seat)
Towns[edit]
Unincorporated communities[edit]
Government and Politics[edit]
Faulk County is governed by a board of commissioners. The county is part of South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District.
Education[edit]
The county is served by the Faulkton Area Schools district, which includes Faulkton High School.
Economy[edit]
The economy of Faulk County is primarily based on agriculture, with significant contributions from livestock and crop farming.
Transportation[edit]
Major highways in Faulk County include:
See also[edit]
- List of counties in South Dakota
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Faulk County, South Dakota
References[edit]
External links[edit]
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