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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Bruce

South Dakota · 222 residents · 0.37 sq mi
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Bruce has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,875. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 50 residents. Median home value is $20,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
222
−18%vs 2000
vs 272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.9
−4%vs 2000
vs 34.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1251702152603051990201020202024Bruce
2024290
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 58.1%(18)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 97.2%(16)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.1%(18)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 196.3%(14)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.1%(9)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3418.5%(41)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4419.8%(44)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 544.5%(10)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 645.9%(13)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 742.7%(6)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 847.2%(16)
US avg: 4%
85 and over7.7%(17)
US avg: 1.2%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,875
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,188 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,435
−42%vs 2000
vs $16,282 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
10.9%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$20,800
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$175
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $342 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−12.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.8% in 2000
28.4% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bruce on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.6%(8)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.9%(23)
Argentine0.3%(1)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.3%(1)
Ancestry
Norwegian40.7%(118)
German31.7%(92)
Dutch8.3%(24)
Irish5.5%(16)
French3.8%(11)
Czech2.1%(6)
English2.1%(6)
Swedish2.1%(6)
Danish1.4%(4)
Polish1%(3)
American0.7%(2)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Italian0.7%(2)
Canadian0.3%(1)
Swiss0.3%(1)
RANKED:Largest Norwegian population · Largest German population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.8%
−12.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+77%vs 2000
vs 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married36.4%(43)
Married53.4%(63)
Widowed3.4%(4)
Divorced6.8%(8)
Women 15+
Never married23.5%(24)
Married54.9%(56)
Widowed21.6%(22)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bruce, South Dakota?

Bruce, South Dakota has about 222 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Bruce, South Dakota earns about $21,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bruce, South Dakota expensive?

In Bruce, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $20,800, and the typical rent is about $175 a month.

How educated are people in Bruce, South Dakota?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bruce, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bruce, South Dakota?

About 10.9% of people in Bruce, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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