Brown County, SD

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2022 Population

38,278

0.502% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

37.3

0.811% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

10.5%

1.88% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$70,379

10.3% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$200,400

17.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

20,760

1.06% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Brown County, SD had a population of 38.3k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $70,379. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Brown County, SD declined from 38,471 to 38,278, a −0.502% decrease and its median household income grew from $63,805 to $70,379, a 10.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Brown County, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.42%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.99%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.26%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.02%).

None of the households in Brown County, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.2% of the residents in Brown County, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Brown County, SD are Northern State University (399 degrees awarded in 2022) and Presentation College (153 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Brown County, SD was $200,400, and the homeownership rate was 65.9%.

Most people in Brown County, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Brown County, SD was 2 cars per household.

Brown County, SD borders Dickey County, ND, Sargent County, ND, Day County, SD, Edmunds County, SD, Faulk County, SD, McPherson County, SD, Marshall County, SD, and Spink County, SD.

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Population & Diversity

Brown County, SD is home to a population of 38.3k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.36% of Brown County, SD residents were born outside of the country (2.05k people).

In 2022, there were 25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.7k people) in Brown County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.31k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.15k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.2%

2022 Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.2% of Brown County, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Brown County, SD was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Brown County, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Brown County, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
32.7k ± 21
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.31k ± 93
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.15k ± 210

3.82%

Hispanic Population

1.46k people

3.82% of the people in Brown County, SD are hispanic (1.46k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Brown County, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,032 ± 1,350 people
Guatemala
2,803 ± 1,298 people
Ethiopia
2,418 ± 1,206 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,032 South Dakota residents, followed by Guatemala with 2,803 and Ethiopia with 2,418.

Foreign-Born Population

5.36%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.05k people

5.27%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.03k people

As of 2022, 5.36% of Brown County, SD residents (2.05k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Brown County, SD was 5.27%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Brown County, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
521 ± 142
Gulf War (2001-)
300 ± 110
Gulf War (1990s)
300 ± 116

Brown County, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Brown County, SD employs 20.8k people. The largest industries in Brown County, SD are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,163 people), Manufacturing (2,838 people), and Retail Trade (2,536 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($64,398), Public Administration ($63,239), and Utilities ($63,024).

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,552. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

20.8k

2022 Value

± 1,083

−1.06%

1 Year decline

± 7.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Brown County, SD declined at a rate of −1.06%, from 21k employees to 20.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brown County, SD, are Management Occupations (2,340 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,144 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,990 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brown County, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

20.8k

2022 Value

± 1,083

−1.06%

1 Year decline

± 7.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Brown County, SD declined at a rate of −1.06%, from 21k employees to 20.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brown County, SD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,163 people), Manufacturing (2,838 people), and Retail Trade (2,536 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brown County, SD, though some of these residents may live in Brown County, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,620

Median earning men ± $5,015

$35,031

Median earning women ± $2,305

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($74,167), Public Administration ($71,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,523).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($56,667), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,036), and Construction ($47,813).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.37%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 450k people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.37% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.96%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

101
Construction
76
Other Services (except Public Administration)
60
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$227k
Manufacturing
$171k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$89.8k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Brown County, SD went to Donald J. Trump with 60.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.44%).

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing the state of South Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Brown County, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.44%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Brown County, SD went to Donald J. Trump with 60.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.44%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Brown County, SD for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Dakota

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John Thune

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Mike Rounds

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing South Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Brown County, SD

Dusty Johnson

South Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Brown County, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Brown County, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Brown County, SD awarded 552 degrees. The student population of Brown County, SD in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,458 male students and 2,501 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Brown County, SD are White (445 and 83.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (31 and 5.84%), Black or African American (20 and 3.77%), and Two or More Races (18 and 3.39%).

The largest universities in Brown County, SD by number of degrees awarded are Northern State University (399 and 72.3%) and Presentation College (153 and 27.7%).

The most popular majors in Brown County, SD are Registered Nursing (64 and 11.6%), General Biological Sciences (45 and 8.15%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (34 and 6.16%).

The median tuition costs in Brown County, SD are $22,385 for private four year colleges, and $7,616 and $10,718 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Brown County, SD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,959 (36.8% men and 63.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,959 students enrolled in Brown County, SD, 36.8% men and 63.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,249 records, of which 65.4% were women and 34.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
64 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
34 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
30 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Brown County, SD was Registered Nursing with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Brown County, SD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northern State University
399 degrees awarded
Presentation College
153 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northern State University with 399 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 208 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Brown County, SD, which is 0.605 times less than the 344 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 445 degrees mean that there were 14.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 31 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,385) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,229) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,704) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.574% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.482% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (206k), Some college (148k), and Bachelors Degree (133k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Brown County, SD was $200,400 in 2022, which is 0.711 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $170,900 to $200,400, a 17.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Brown County, SD is 65.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Brown County, SD have an average commute time of 13.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Brown County, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Brown County, SD is $70,379. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Brown County, SD was Census Tract 9519 with a value of $86,488, followed by Census Tract 9513 and Census Tract 9520, with respective values of $83,358 and $82,500.

In 2023, 10.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Brown County, SD. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.72%.

Housing

Property

$200,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$8,605

$10,568

Median Property Taxes

±$700

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Brown County, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Brown County, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.9%

Homeownership

2022

63%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 65.9% of the housing units in Brown County, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Brown County, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9519
Census Tract 9513
Census Tract 9520

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Brown County, SD was Census Tract 9519 with a value of $86,488, followed by Census Tract 9513 and Census Tract 9520, with respective values of $83,358 and $82,500.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Brown County, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,379

Median Household Income

± $3,139

16k

Number of Households

± 892

In 2022, the median household income of the 16k households in Brown County, SD grew to $70,379 from the previous year's value of $63,805.

The following chart displays the households in Brown County, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Brown County, SD is from South Dakota.

0.438

2022 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2022, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.26% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Carpooled (7.8%)
Worked At Home (5.41%)

In 2022, 81.3% of workers in Brown County, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.8%) and those who worked at home (5.41%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

13.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Brown County, SD have a shorter commute time (13.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.742% of the workforce in Brown County, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Brown County, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Brown County, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Brown County, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 10.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Brown County, SD. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.72%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brown County, SD (3.92k out of 37.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brown County, SD is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 11.8% of the children was living in poverty in Brown County, SD. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.1% of the population of Brown County, SD has health coverage, with 53.9% on employee plans, 9.47% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Brown County, SD see 1550 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.257% decrease from the previous year (1554 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1657 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,550 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Brown County, SD

Primary care physicians in Brown County, SD see an average of 1,550 patients per year. This represents a 0.257% decrease from the previous year (1,554 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Brown County, SD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 22.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.9%

Uninsured

53.9%

Employer Coverage

9.47%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

1.53%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brown County, SD declined by 8.45% from 7.54% to 6.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Brown County, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 29.5 in Brown County, SD.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Brown County, SD.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.1% in Brown County, SD.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Brown County, SD.