CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9518
South Dakota · Brown County · 6,163 residents · 16.569 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7lowest short commute in SD#212 US9.9 min#28highest population in SD6,163#51highest old in SD45.0 yrs#52lowest low rent in SD$723TRACT SHAPE · Brown County, SD
The short version
Census Tract 9518 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,324. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value is $244,300. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,163
−8%since 2020
from 6,712 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
372 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 405 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+12%since 2020
from 40.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$59,324
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,985
+16%since 2020
from $34,372 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
−8%since 2020
from 0.503 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.2%
Retail trade16.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
Construction2.1%
Other services1.6%
Public administration1.1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$244,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $190,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $776 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+6%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic79%(5,304)
Black6.8%(459)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(171)
Asian4.5%(300)
Other7.1%(478)
Diversity Score45.4%(3,047)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(5,241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(342)
Asian5.3%(324)
Other4.2%(256)
Diversity Score33.7%(2,074)
Diversity Score
34
−26%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
9.9 min
−2%since 2020
from 10.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Female
54.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Foreign born
4.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,163 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $59,324 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $244,300, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 13.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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