Brookings, South Dakota
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Brookings, South Dakota, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Brookings | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,948 | 907,428 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $63,493 | $75,081 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 24.7 | 38.0 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 47.5% | 31.9% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $265,500 | $257,400 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $889 | $946 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 7.4% | 4.0% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.7% | 68.6% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 12.5 | 17.8 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 10.4% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 36.9% | 48.3% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Brookings, South Dakota
| Statistic | Brookings | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 86.2% | 79.8% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 1.2% | 2.1% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 4.6% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 3.0% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.8% | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 25.2 | 35.4 | 61.4 |
Age in Brookings, South Dakota
| Statistic | Brookings | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 24.7 | 38.0 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 18.6% | 24.2% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 32.2% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 12.4% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 10.9% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 13.8% | 23.3% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 12.1% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Brookings, South Dakota
| Statistic | Brookings | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 9,145 | 365,544 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 42.3% | 61.3% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 21.3% | 29.0% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 5.4% | 13.0% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 40.1% | 31.9% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 55.0% | 32.0% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Brookings, South Dakota
| Statistic | Brookings | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $32,470 | $40,550 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 19.4% | 14.0% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.9% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.9% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 5.4% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 35.7% | 27.7% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 5.4% | 7.9% | n/a |
Housing in Brookings, South Dakota
| Statistic | Brookings | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 9,984 | 408,584 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 45.9% | 66.9% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 30.8% | 16.2% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 8.4% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,986.0 | 1,980.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.3% | 31.4% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 25.0% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $3,097 | $2,724 | n/a |
Education in Brookings, South Dakota
| Statistic | Brookings | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 2.5% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 21.3% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 28.7% | 32.2% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.2% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 17.3% | 10.0% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Brookings, South Dakota
| Statistic | Brookings | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 68.5% | 67.2% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 72.8% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 74.9% | 48.6% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 1.7% | 3.6% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 6.5% | 5.2% | n/a |
Origins and language in Brookings, South Dakota
| Statistic | Brookings | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 47.9% | 62.4% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 1.9% | 1.7% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 5.5% | 2.3% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 88.6% | 92.9% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 3.4% | 2.6% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 10.3% | 6.3% | 16.7% |