Lower Brule is a CDP located in Lyman County South Dakota. Lower Brule has a 2024 population of 938. Lower Brule is currently growing at a rate of 2.51% annually but its population has decreased by -3.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 971 in 2020.
The average household income in Lower Brule is $40,189 with a poverty rate of 52.75%. The median age in Lower Brule is 25.7 years: 21 years for males, and 30 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lower Brule was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 805 | 90.25% |
| White | 68 | 7.62% |
| Other race | 11 | 1.23% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.67% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0.22% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 202 | 4.07 | 16.8 | 83.2 |
| Non Family | 62 | 1.31 | 8.1 | 91.9 |
| Female | 59 | 4.8 | 20.3 | 79.7 |
| Male | 47 | 5 | 34 | 66 |
| Married | 34 | 6.59 | 2.9 | 97.1 |
5.04
Average Family Size
4.07
Average Household Size
16.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 44 | 9.78% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 6.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 2.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 58 | 12.89% |
| High School Graduate | 194 | 43.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 2.67% |
| Some College | 102 | 22.67% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 378 | 322 | 10 |
| White | 52 | 52 | 48 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 4 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,750 | $52,813 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,893 | $38,750 | $28,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,364 | $0 | $21,136 |
| Overall | $29,250 | $44,250 | $23,571 |
| Some College | $23,750 | $38,125 | $19,205 |
$29,250
Average Earnings
$44,250
Average Male
$23,571
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.52% of Lower Brule residents speak only English, while 4.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 799 | 431 | 53.94% |
| White | 52 | 28 | 53.85% |
| Multiple | 2 | 2 | 100% |
52.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
50.66%
Male Poverty Rate
54.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lower Brule is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lower Brule is White, with 53.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 70.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 59.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 47.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.43% |
| High School | 27.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 27.01% |
| Male Employed | 8.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $30,500 | $39,736 |
| Households | $29,375 | $40,189 |
| Married Families | $66,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,000 | $32,376 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
13.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
12.8%
Male Marriage Rate
14.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 5 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 13 | 2.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
69.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.5%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
Employment Rate
8.9%
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
93.61%
Born in Lower Brule
98.09%
Native Born
1.91%
Foreign Born
1.91%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.09% of Lower Brule residents were born in the United States, with 93.61% having been born in South Dakota. 1.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 938 | 23 | 2.51% |
| 2023 | 915 | 23 | 2.58% |
| 2022 | 892 | -81 | -8.32% |
| 2021 | 973 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 971 | 74 | 8.25% |
| 2019 | 897 | 112 | 14.27% |
| 2018 | 785 | 58 | 7.98% |
| 2017 | 727 | 56 | 8.35% |
| 2016 | 671 | 84 | 14.31% |
| 2015 | 587 | -140 | -19.26% |
| 2014 | 727 | -50 | -6.44% |
| 2013 | 777 | -42 | -5.13% |
| 2012 | 819 | -34 | -3.99% |
| 2011 | 853 | 240 | 39.15% |
| 2010 | 613 | 0 | 0% |