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West Brule

South Dakota · 471 residents · 1.181 sq mi
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West Brule has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 50.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
28% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

471
−2%since 2023
from 482 in 2023
2020 – 2024
399 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 408 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
19.2
+5%since 2023
from 18.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
42045248551754920202024West Brule
2024471
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,917
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $34,167 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$9,357
+7%since 2023
from $8,770 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
50.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.415
−12%since 2023
from 0.470 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$529
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $425 in 2023
US average: $1,442
28.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
71.8% rent
21.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
45.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
11.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic6.8%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other93.2%(449)
Diversity Score15.9%(77)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other93.4%(440)
Diversity Score15.4%(72)
15
−4%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

8.8 min
+9%since 2023
from 8.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
67.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
18.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
13.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
12.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
41.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
77.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 78.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
39.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
49.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
11.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
60.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
63.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
94.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in West Brule, South Dakota?

West Brule, South Dakota has about 471 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Brule, South Dakota?

The typical household in West Brule, South Dakota earns about $37,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Brule, South Dakota expensive?

In West Brule, South Dakota, the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in West Brule, South Dakota?

About 1.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Brule, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Brule, South Dakota?

About 50.3% of people in West Brule, 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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