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Britton

South Dakota · 1,241 residents · 0.728 sq mi
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Britton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,417. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,000. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,241
−7%since 2000
from 1,328 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,705 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.6
+9%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9081K1K2K2K1990201020202024Britton
2024988
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,417
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,148 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,561
+7%since 2000
from $18,327 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$536
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+47%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,205)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.7%(8)
Diversity Score5.7%(70)
Diversity Score
6
+99%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.9 min
−7%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.8%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Britton, South Dakota?

Britton, South Dakota has about 1,241 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Britton, South Dakota earns about $40,417 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 $83,000, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in Britton, South Dakota?

About 20.3% 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 7.2% 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 127 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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