Brown County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,877 | — | #1,258 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,898 | -5.7% | #1,133 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.8 years | -2.8% | #2,624 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $221,100 | -21.6% | #1,180 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $777 | -33.2% | #2,294 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | -7.0% | #1,197 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Brown County has a population of 37,877, making it the #1,258 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.8 years, which is 2.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Brown County is $70,898, ranking #1,133 out of 3,222 counties — 5.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.7% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Brown County is $221,100 (-21.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $777/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.6%.
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94.3% of residents in Brown County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About Brown County, South Dakota
Brown County, South Dakota has a total population of 37,877, making it the 1,258th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Brown County is 37.8 years, which is 2.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Brown County is $70,898, which ranks #1,133 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Brown County is $221,100, 21.6% below the national median. Renters in Brown County pay a median gross rent of $777 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Brown County, 33.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.4 min.
Brown County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.7%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for Brown 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.