Faulkton, South Dakota
Faulkton: city in and county seat of Faulk County, South Dakota, United States
About
Faulkton is a city located in the county of Faulk in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 736 and a population density of 281 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 708 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Faulkton
| Population | 708 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| County | Faulk County |
| Postal code | 57438 |
| Phone Area Codes | 605 |
| Area | 2.62 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.0350,-99.1240 |
| Altitude | 1,581 feet / 482 meters |
| Capital city | Faulkton is capital of Faulk County |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:34:14 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 270 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.95% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Faulkton is located at 45°2'6"N 99°7'26"W (45.0349700, -99.1240000).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Faulkton decreased by 3.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 736 | - | census |
| 2011 | 733 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 732 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 730 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 727 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 726 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 726 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 724 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 717 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 709 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 708 | -0.14% | estimation process |
People born in Faulkton (3)
People born in Faulkton, including politician Joseph H. Bottum, politician R. Mort Frayn, naval aviator Cecil E. Harris, .
More notable people
Closest post offices linked to Faulkton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Faulkton Post Office | Faulkton (SD) | 57438 |
Other cities in Faulk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Faulk County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cresbard | 101 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Zell | 63 | Human settlement in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Orient | 47 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Seneca | 37 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Rockham | 33 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Chelsea | 26 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Devoe | 24 | Township in Faulk County, South Dakota |
| Onaka | 14 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |