Brule County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,283 | — | #2,870 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,720 | -1.9% | #935 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,662 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $216,800 | -23.1% | #1,230 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $835 | -28.2% | #1,858 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | -15.3% | #943 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Brule County has a population of 5,283, making it the #2,870 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Brule County is $73,720, ranking #935 out of 3,222 counties — 1.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.7% and unemployment stands at 1.5%.
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The median home value in Brule County is $216,800 (-23.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $835/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.4%.
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93.2% of residents in Brule County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% above the national rate.
About Brule County, South Dakota
Brule County, South Dakota has a total population of 5,283, making it the 2,870th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Brule County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Brule County is $73,720, which ranks #935 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5%.
The median home value in Brule County is $216,800, 23.1% below the national median. Renters in Brule County pay a median gross rent of $835 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Brule County, 28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.2 min.
Brule County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.2% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (10.1%) and Two or More Races (5.8%).
All data for Brule 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.