Brown County, South Dakota
Brown County is home to 37,877 people. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the South Dakota rate (11.9%). The median household income is $70,898.
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| Measure | Value | South Dakota | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,877 | 907,428 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $70,898 | $75,081 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 11.7% | 11.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 12.2% | 14.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.7% | 9.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.8% | 31.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $221,100 | $257,400 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $777 | $946 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 45.8% | 39.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.3% | 4.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.8 years | 38.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Dickey County, North Dakota
- Sargent County, North Dakota
- Day County
- Edmunds County
- Faulk County
- McPherson County
- Marshall County
- Spink County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.