Brookings County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,353 | — | #1,334 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,064 | -6.8% | #1,196 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 28.0 years | -28.0% | #3,198 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $264,600 | -6.1% | #819 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $901 | -22.5% | #1,439 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | +4.4% | #1,570 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Brookings County has a population of 35,353, making it the #1,334 most populous county in the US. The median age is 28.0 years, which is 28.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Brookings County is $70,064, ranking #1,196 out of 3,222 counties — 6.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.2% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Brookings County is $264,600 (-6.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $901/mo and the homeownership rate is 57.2%.
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94.9% of residents in Brookings County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Brookings County, South Dakota
Brookings County, South Dakota has a total population of 35,353, making it the 1,334th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Brookings County is 28.0 years, which is 28.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Brookings County is $70,064, which ranks #1,196 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Brookings County is $264,600, 6.1% below the national median. Renters in Brookings County pay a median gross rent of $901 per month. The homeownership rate is 57.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Brookings County, 42.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.1 min.
Brookings County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.6%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (3.3%).
All data for Brookings County, South Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.