West Brule

County:: Lyman County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 1.181
State:: South Dakota

West Brule is a CDP located in Lyman County, South Dakota. West Brule has a 2025 population of 664. West Brule is currently growing at a rate of 7.1% annually and its population has increased by 73.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 383 in 2020.

The average household income in West Brule is $47,453 with a poverty rate of 51.87%. The median age in West Brule is 18.2 years: 18 years for males, and 18.5 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Brule includes 93.15% Native American, 6.85% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Native American

White

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Two or more races

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
Native American	449	93.15%
White	33	6.85%
Black or African American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%
Two or more races	0	0%

West Brule Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Brule's average per capita income is $20,625. Household income levels show a median of $34,167. The poverty rate stands at 51.87%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$73,333	-
Households	$34,167	$47,453
Families	-	$51,020
Non Families	-	$15,110

$20,625

Average Income

$34,167

Median Household Income

51.87%

Poverty Rate