South Dakota Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,353 (100%) |
| Population Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 23 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $70,064 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,295 |
| Median Home Value | $264,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,179 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,896 (52.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,902 (38.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,381 (9.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 13,798 |
| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
| Family Households | 6,942 (50.3%) |
The table below compares Brookings County to the other 66 counties and county equivalents in South Dakota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 5 | 94th |
| Population Density | # 5 | 94th |
| Median Household Income | # 40 | 42nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 50 | 26th |
| Diversity Index | # 33 | 51st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Dakota Census Data Comparison Tool.
