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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brandon

South Dakota · 5,693 residents · 5.722 sq mi
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Brandon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,421. Population has fallen 24% since 2009, a loss of 1,753 residents. Median home value is $114,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,693
−24%vs 2009
vs 7,446 in 2009
2000 – 2025
995 / sq mi
−24%vs 2009
vs 1,301 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
31.3
−4%vs 2009
vs 32.7 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
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202411K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$58,421
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $63,295 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$19,869
−22%vs 2009
vs $25,591 in 2009
US average: $21,522
2.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$114,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $156,700 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$587
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $651 in 2009
US average: $602
80.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 80.2% in 2009
19.5% rent
2.0
−21%vs 2009
vs 2.5 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(7,238)
Black1%(72)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(61)
Asian0.5%(35)
Diversity Score6.9%(511)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(5,576)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(24)
Asian0.2%(13)
Diversity Score2.7%(153)
3
−61%vs 2009
vs 7 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 30.7% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 94.0% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Brandon, South Dakota?

Brandon, South Dakota has about 5,693 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brandon, South Dakota?

The typical household in Brandon, South Dakota earns about $58,421 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brandon, South Dakota expensive?

In Brandon, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $114,100, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Brandon, South Dakota?

About 30.9% of adults age 25 and over in Brandon, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brandon, South Dakota?

About 2.3% of people in Brandon, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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