CensusEasy
COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Brule County

South Dakota · 5,485 residents · 817.222 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Brule County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,184. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $41,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,485
+2%vs 2000
vs 5,364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
7 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.8
−11%vs 2000
vs 36.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Brule County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,184
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,370 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,681
−35%vs 2000
vs $14,874 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.5%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$245
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $378 in 2000
US average: $450
72.5%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.2% in 2000
27.5% rent
2.0
+2%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Brule County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(4,807)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(26)
Asian0.5%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(180)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(5,081)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(397)
Diversity Score18.1%(992)
18
+439%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.4%
−7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.1 min
+178%vs 2000
vs 12.6 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.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Brule County

Head to head

Compare Brule County to nearby counties

Frequently asked

How many people live in Brule County, South Dakota?

Brule County, South Dakota has about 5,485 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Brule County, South Dakota earns about $21,184 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brule County, South Dakota expensive?

In Brule County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $41,400, and the typical rent is about $245 a month.

How educated are people in Brule County, South Dakota?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Brule County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 18.5% of people in Brule County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →