Brookings County, South Dakota

Total Population: 34,968

County Seat: Brookings

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Median Home Value

$246,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,341

Across all households

Median Age

28 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

44.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)87.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)3.4%
Two or More Races2.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.7%

Under 18 Years

21.1%

65 Years and Over

13.3%

Male

51.1%

Female

48.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.3%

No Health Insurance

4.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

96.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

44.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

26.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,341

Mean Household Income

$87,946

Per Capita Income

$34,769

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

5.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$246,300

Median Rent

$874/mo

Total Housing Units

15,025

Owner-Occupied

58.9%

Renter-Occupied

41.1%

Vacancy Rate

10.2%

Married Couple Households

43.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

23.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.9%

Average Household Size

2.35

Broadband Internet Access

89.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

18.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 46011.