Orient is a town in Faulk County, South Dakota, United States.

There were 38 housing units at an average density of 131.0 per square mile (50.6/km2).

46.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

44.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 30.8% of families and 54.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 100.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.