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Brown County

South Dakota · 38,301 residents · 1,713.03 sq mi
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Brown County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,816. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,301
+8%since 2000
from 35,460 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+3%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K36K37K38K39K1990201020202024Brown County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,816
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,017 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,535
+82%since 2000
from $18,464 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,200
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+40%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(33,715)
Black0.3%(97)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(237)
Asian0.4%(142)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(1,222)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(32,705)
Black1.4%(535)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(1,659)
Asian2.4%(918)
Other5%(1,930)
Diversity Score30.5%(11,681)
Segregation Score30.5%(11,670)
Diversity Score
30
+785%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$162,400−5%
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Home value$156,500−9%
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BROWN COUNTY VS
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Income$66,033+7%
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Income$81,630+32%
Home value$163,300−5%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brown County, South Dakota?

Brown County, South Dakota has about 38,301 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brown County, South Dakota?

The typical household in Brown County, South Dakota earns about $61,816 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brown County, South Dakota expensive?

In Brown County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $171,200, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Brown County, South Dakota?

About 31.7% of adults age 25 and over in Brown County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brown County, South Dakota?

About 9.4% of people in Brown County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brown County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Brown County, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,721 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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