Brule County, SD

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2023 Population
5,261
0.267% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Thune
Republican Party
US Senator
Mike Rounds
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
41.4
0.241% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
10.5%
24.3% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$74,043
14.2% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$205,500
9.37% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
2,685
1.32% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Brule County, SD had a population of 5.26k people with a median age of 41.4 and a median household income of $74,043. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Brule County, SD grew from 5,247 to 5,261, a 0.267% increase and its median household income grew from $64,821 to $74,043, a 14.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Brule County, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.6%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (11.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.44%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.741%).

None of the households in Brule 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.

99.6% of the residents in Brule County, SD are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Brule County, SD was $205,500, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%.

Most people in Brule County, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Brule County, SD was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Brule County, SD is home to a population of 5.26k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.25% of Brule County, SD residents were born outside of the country (66 people).

In 2023, there were 7.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.29k people) in Brule County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 585 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 226 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.6%
2023 Citizenship
99.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.6% of Brule County, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Brule County, SD was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Brule County, SD
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    4.29k ± 54
  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    585 ± 126
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    226 ± 126
1.54%
Hispanic Population
81 people

In 2023, there were 7.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.29k people) in Brule County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 585 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 226 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.54% of the people in Brule County, SD are hispanic (81 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,032 ± 1,350 people
  2. Guatemala
    2,803 ± 1,298 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.25%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
66 people
1.09%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
57 people

As of 2023, 1.25% of Brule County, SD residents (66 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Brule County, SD was 1.09%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Korea
    58 ± 39
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    49 ± 34
  3. Vietnam
    46 ± 33

Brule County, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Brule County, SD employs 2.69k people. The largest industries in Brule County, SD are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (505 people), Educational Services (491 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (291 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,625), and Finance & Insurance ($84,625).

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.

Occupations

2.69k
2023 Value
± 264
1.32%
1 Year growth
± 13.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Brule County, SD grew at a rate of 1.32%, from 2.65k employees to 2.69k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brule County, SD, are Management Occupations (478 people), Sales & Related Occupations (282 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (272 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brule County, SD.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

2.69k
2023 Value
± 264
1.32%
1 Year growth
± 13.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Brule County, SD grew at a rate of 1.32%, from 2.65k employees to 2.69k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brule County, SD, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (505 people), Educational Services (491 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (291 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brule County, SD, though some of these residents may live in Brule County, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$46,435
Median earning men ± $4,518
$40,443
Median earning women ± $2,862

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($95,000), Wholesale Trade ($84,583), and Information ($82,614).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,625), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,350), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,000).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 17
    Construction
  2. 16
    Retail Trade
  3. 14
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $19.1k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $9.56k
    Retail Trade
  3. $8.09k
    Wholesale Trade

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Brule County, SD was $205,500 in 2023, which is 0.677 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $187,900 to $205,500, a 9.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Brule County, SD is 72.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Brule County, SD have an average commute time of 14.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Brule County, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2023, 8.97% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Brule County, SD. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.231%.

Property

$205,500
Median Property Value 2023
±$17,996
$1,401
Median Property Taxes
±$162

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 Brule County, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

72.5%
Homeownership
2023
69.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 72.5% of the housing units in Brule County, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9732
  2. Census Tract 9731

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Household Income

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$74,043
Median Household Income
± $8,138
1.93k
Number of Households
± 202

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.93k households in Brule County, SD grew to $74,043 from the previous year's value of $64,821.

The following chart displays the households in Brule 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 $60k - $75k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Brule 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (65.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (13.7%)
  3. Carpooled (12%)

In 2023, 65.9% of workers in Brule County, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.7%) and those who carpooled to work (12%).

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Commute Time

14.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Brule County, SD have a shorter commute time (14.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.82% of the workforce in Brule County, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 8.97% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Brule County, SD. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.231%.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brule County, SD (537 out of 5.09k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brule County, SD is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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Children in Poverty

In 2023, 16.8% of the children was living in poverty in Brule County, SD. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.3%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 662 in Brule County, SD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 542 per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.4% of the population of Brule County, SD has health coverage, with 46.3% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 19.7% on non-group plans, and 0.919% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Brule County, SD see 751 patients per year on average, which represents a 13.4% increase from the previous year (662 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2621 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 749 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

751 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Brule County, SD

Primary care physicians in Brule County, SD see an average of 751 patients per year. This represents a 13.4% increase from the previous year (662 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.59%
Uninsured
46.3%
Employer Coverage
11.8%
Medicaid
13.7%
Medicare
19.7%
Non-Group
0.919%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brule County, SD declined by 19.2% from 9.39% to 7.59%.

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Health Outcomes

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Health Behaviors

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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 34.6% in Brule County, SD.

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Clinical Care

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In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 15.9% in Brule County, SD.

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