Brookings County, South Dakota
Total Population: 34,968
County Seat: Brookings
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
96.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
44.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
26.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.