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Britton

South Dakota · 1,199 residents (2025 est.) · 0.728 sq mi
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Britton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,898. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 340 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
988
−26%since 2000
from 1,328 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,357 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
−1%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,199 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9081K1K2K2K1990201020202024Britton
2024988
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,898
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,148 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,272
+120%since 2000
from $18,327 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+9%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$798
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
27.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+25%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(38)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(876)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(32)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other7.1%(70)
Diversity Score26%(257)
Diversity Score
26
+811%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.5 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% 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%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+24.9 ptssince 2017
from 68.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Britton, South Dakota?

Britton, South Dakota has about 988 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Britton, South Dakota earns about $62,898 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Britton, South Dakota expensive?

In Britton, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $110,200, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Britton, South Dakota?

About 32.5% of adults age 25 and over in Britton, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Britton, South Dakota?

About 9.0% of people in Britton, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Britton, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Britton, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 380 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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