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Bruce

South Dakota · 210 residents · 0.37 sq mi
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Bruce has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,688. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
210
−23%since 2000
from 272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
568 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 735 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+26%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1251702152603051990201020202024Bruce
2024290
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,688
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,490
+69%since 2000
from $16,282 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+36.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing9.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,100
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+60%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(180)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score23.4%(49)
Diversity Score
23
+416%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+90%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 77.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bruce, South Dakota?

Bruce, South Dakota has about 210 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bruce, South Dakota earns about $54,688 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 $86,100.

How educated are people in Bruce, South Dakota?

About 23.4% 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 5.8% of people in Bruce, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bruce, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bruce, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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