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Brentford

South Dakota · 86 residents (2025 est.) · 0.163 sq mi
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Population has grown 28% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 32.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
90% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
83
+28%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
509 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 399 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+4%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:86 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5074971201441990201020202024Brentford
202483
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,093
+19%since 2000
from $21,921 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.5%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
+58%since 2010
from 0.298 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction30%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
90.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+7%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.5%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−29.9 ptssince 2011
from 96.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 5.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−99.0 ptssince 2013
from 99.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+30.0 ptssince 2017
from 67.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brentford, South Dakota?

Brentford, South Dakota has about 83 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Brentford, South Dakota?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brentford, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brentford, South Dakota?

About 32.5% of people in Brentford, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brentford, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Brentford, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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