Brookings Micro
Brookings has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,438. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $84,800. At a median age of 26.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
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How many people live in Brookings, SD?
Brookings, SD has about 28,220 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Brookings, SD?
The typical household in Brookings, SD earns about $35,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Brookings, SD expensive?
In Brookings, SD, the median home is worth about $84,800, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.
How educated are people in Brookings, SD?
About 32.2% of adults age 25 and over in Brookings, SD hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Brookings, SD?
About 14.0% of people in Brookings, SD live below the federal poverty line.
Has Brookings, SD grown since 1990?
Yes, Brookings, SD has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,013 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024