Brookings is a city located in Brookings County South Dakota. Brookings has a 2024 population of 24,629. Brookings is currently growing at a rate of 1.3% annually and its population has increased by 5.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,359 in 2020.
The average household income in Brookings is $75,173 with a poverty rate of 16.49%. The median age in Brookings is 24.5 years: 24.8 years for males, and 24.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brookings was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,532 | 87.26% |
| Asian | 1,020 | 4.33% |
| Two or more races | 876 | 3.72% |
| Native American | 370 | 1.57% |
| Black or African American | 366 | 1.56% |
| Other race | 366 | 1.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,766 | 2.31 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Non Family | 4,947 | 1.53 | 27.2 | 72.8 |
| Married | 3,132 | 3.25 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Female | 348 | 3.85 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Male | 339 | 3.44 | 33.9 | 66.1 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
48.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 365 | 3.23% |
| Associates Degree | 914 | 8.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,527 | 31.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,004 | 17.75% |
| High School Graduate | 2,236 | 19.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 133 | 1.18% |
| Some College | 2,114 | 18.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,570 | 9,275 | 4,617 |
| Asian | 627 | 613 | 585 |
| Hispanic | 414 | 385 | 60 |
| 2+ Races | 362 | 260 | 84 |
| Black | 243 | 215 | 185 |
| Native American | 206 | 165 | 31 |
| Other Race | 170 | 152 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 97.77%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 93.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,358 | $47,250 | $47,539 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,738 | $71,902 | $57,092 |
| High School Graduate | $36,422 | $40,873 | $30,603 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,645 | $21,573 | $14,583 |
| Overall | $45,801 | $46,845 | $43,764 |
| Some College | $41,149 | $45,520 | $33,813 |
$45,801
Average Earnings
$46,845
Average Male
$43,764
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.79% of Brookings residents speak only English, while 9.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,432 | 2,787 | 15.99% |
| Asian | 927 | 260 | 28.05% |
| Native | 320 | 114 | 35.63% |
| Black | 328 | 96 | 29.27% |
| Hispanic | 847 | 89 | 10.51% |
| Other | 354 | 18 | 5.08% |
| Multiple | 761 | 10 | 1.31% |
16.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.71%
Male Poverty Rate
17.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brookings is Native, with 35.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brookings is Multiple, with 1.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.97% |
| High School | 13.13% |
| Some College | 8.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.54% |
| Female Employed | 17.59% |
| Male Employed | 15.22% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,804 | $104,006 |
| Households | $57,824 | $75,173 |
| Married Families | $105,242 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,263 | $50,277 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.5%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
800
Number of Veterans
684
Male Veterans
116
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 372 |
| Second Gulf War | 184 |
| Korea | 79 |
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 302 |
| 65 to 74 | 194 |
| 18 to 34 | 123 |
| 35 to 54 | 108 |
| 55 to 64 | 73 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 790 | 4.68% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 1.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.05%
Born in Brookings
93.31%
Native Born
6.69%
Foreign Born
4.08%
Non Citizen
2.61%
Naturalized
93.31% of Brookings residents were born in the United States, with 51.05% having been born in South Dakota. 4.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 26,218 | 318 | 1.23% |
| 2028 | 25,900 | 318 | 1.24% |
| 2027 | 25,582 | 317 | 1.25% |
| 2026 | 25,265 | 318 | 1.27% |
| 2025 | 24,947 | 318 | 1.29% |
| 2024 | 24,629 | 317 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 24,312 | 309 | 1.29% |
| 2022 | 24,003 | 459 | 1.95% |
| 2021 | 23,544 | 185 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 23,359 | -1,323 | -5.36% |
| 2019 | 24,682 | 142 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 24,540 | 183 | 0.75% |
| 2017 | 24,357 | 377 | 1.57% |
| 2016 | 23,980 | 403 | 1.71% |
| 2015 | 23,577 | 403 | 1.74% |
| 2014 | 23,174 | 208 | 0.91% |
| 2013 | 22,966 | 271 | 1.19% |
| 2012 | 22,695 | 447 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 22,248 | 106 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 22,142 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,504 | 2,234 | 13.73% |
| 1990 | 16,270 | 1,319 | 8.82% |
| 1980 | 14,951 | 1,234 | 9% |
| 1970 | 13,717 | 3,159 | 29.92% |
| 1960 | 10,558 | 2,794 | 35.99% |
| 1950 | 7,764 | 2,418 | 45.23% |
| 1940 | 5,346 | 970 | 22.17% |
| 1930 | 4,376 | 452 | 11.52% |
| 1920 | 3,924 | 953 | 32.08% |
| 1910 | 2,971 | 671 | 29.17% |
| 1900 | 2,300 | -23,918 | -91.23% |