Brookings County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 36,469 with a growth rate of 1.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Brookings County, South Dakota is the 5th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 32,003 and has seen a growth of 13.95% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 38,914 | 489 | 1.27% |
| 2028 | 38,425 | 489 | 1.29% |
| 2027 | 37,936 | 489 | 1.31% |
| 2026 | 37,447 | 489 | 1.32% |
| 2025 | 36,958 | 489 | 1.34% |
| 2024 | 36,469 | 489 | 1.36% |
| 2023 | 35,980 | 489 | 1.38% |
| 2022 | 35,491 | 795 | 2.29% |
| 2021 | 34,696 | 353 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 34,343 | -1,120 | -3.16% |
| 2019 | 35,463 | 197 | 0.56% |
| 2018 | 35,266 | 395 | 1.13% |
| 2017 | 34,871 | 500 | 1.45% |
| 2016 | 34,371 | 510 | 1.51% |
| 2015 | 33,861 | 557 | 1.67% |
| 2014 | 33,304 | 245 | 0.74% |
| 2013 | 33,059 | 260 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 32,799 | 648 | 2.02% |
| 2011 | 32,151 | 148 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 32,003 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 25,207 | 875 | 3.6% |
| 1980 | 24,332 | 2,174 | 9.81% |
| 1970 | 22,158 | 2,112 | 10.54% |
| 1960 | 20,046 | 2,195 | 12.3% |
| 1950 | 17,851 | 1,291 | 7.8% |
| 1940 | 16,560 | -287 | -1.7% |
| 1930 | 16,847 | 728 | 4.52% |
| 1920 | 16,119 | 1,941 | 13.69% |
| 1910 | 14,178 | 1,617 | 12.87% |
| 1900 | 12,561 | 2,429 | 23.97% |
| 1890 | 10,132 | 5,167 | 104.07% |
| 1880 | 4,965 | 4,802 | 2946.01% |
| 1870 | 163 | -38,751 | -99.58% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,023 | 88.72% |
| Two or more races | 1,317 | 3.77% |
| Asian | 1,190 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 571 | 1.63% |
| Native American | 450 | 1.29% |
| Black or African American | 417 | 1.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,490 | 2.35 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Non Family | 6,609 | 1.44 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Married | 5,825 | 3.13 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Male | 545 | 3.46 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Female | 511 | 4.07 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
58.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 400 | 2.1% |
| Associates Degree | 2,050 | 10.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,558 | 29.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,818 | 14.79% |
| High School Graduate | 4,394 | 23.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 225 | 1.18% |
| Some College | 3,606 | 18.93% |
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 | 16,936 | 16,536 | 7,179 |
| Asian | 760 | 742 | 701 |
| Hispanic | 625 | 524 | 172 |
| 2+ Races | 516 | 453 | 201 |
| Native American | 261 | 202 | 62 |
| Other Race | 248 | 190 | 41 |
| Black | 210 | 197 | 176 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.64%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 92.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,093 | $57,637 | $46,122 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,491 | $73,532 | $62,022 |
| High School Graduate | $43,486 | $46,391 | $38,671 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,698 | $42,794 | $33,594 |
| Overall | $48,819 | $54,605 | $43,093 |
| Some College | $46,259 | $52,637 | $35,929 |
$48,819
Average Earnings
$54,605
Average Male
$43,093
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.87% of Brookings County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 8.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,899 | 3,267 | 11.71% |
| Hispanic | 1,413 | 340 | 24.06% |
| Asian | 1,120 | 280 | 25% |
| Other | 551 | 164 | 29.76% |
| Black | 388 | 121 | 31.19% |
| Multiple | 1,226 | 88 | 7.18% |
| Native | 364 | 68 | 18.68% |
12.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.7%
Male Poverty Rate
15.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brookings County, South Dakota is Black, with 31.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brookings County, South Dakota is Multiple, with 7.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.97% |
| High School | 10.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.02% |
| Some College | 5.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.87% |
| Female Employed | 12.76% |
| Male Employed | 9.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,828 | $116,158 |
| Households | $67,341 | $87,946 |
| Married Families | $110,022 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,572 | $55,528 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1,340
Number of Veterans
1,192
Male Veterans
148
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 597 |
| Second Gulf War | 235 |
| First Gulf War | 163 |
| Korea | 114 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 451 |
| 65 to 74 | 369 |
| 35 to 54 | 219 |
| 55 to 64 | 206 |
| 18 to 34 | 95 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,320 | 5.31% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
54.71%
Born in Brookings County, South Dakota
94.34%
Native Born
5.66%
Foreign Born
3.82%
Non Citizen
1.84%
Naturalized
94.34% of Brookings County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 54.71% having been born in South Dakota. 3.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.