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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Britton

South Dakota · 1,328 residents · 0.728 sq mi
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Britton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,148. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $43,500. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,328
−3%since 1990
from 1,368 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,824 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,879 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.5
+3%since 1990
from 43.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9081K1K2K2K1990201020202024Britton
2024988
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,148
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,415 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,327
+72%since 1990
from $10,647 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.7%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$316
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $222 in 1990
US average: $602
76.9%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
23.1% rent
1.4
−6%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(5)
Diversity Score2.5%(35)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score2.9%(38)
3
+12%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−8%since 1990
from 11.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Britton, South Dakota?

Britton, South Dakota has about 1,328 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Britton, South Dakota earns about $31,148 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 $43,500, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Britton, South Dakota?

About 16.0% 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 8.7% 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 40 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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