Brookings County, South Dakota
Brookings County is home to 35,353 people. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line, above the South Dakota rate (11.9%). The median household income is $70,064.
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| Measure | Value | South Dakota | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,353 | 907,428 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $70,064 | $75,081 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 13.2% | 11.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 4.8% | 14.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.1% | 9.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.5% | 31.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $264,600 | $257,400 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $901 | $946 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 38.3% | 39.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 6.2% | 4.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 28.0 years | 38.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Lincoln County, Minnesota
- Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Deuel County
- Hamlin County
- Kingsbury County
- Lake County
- Moody County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.