Population 5,283 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Brule County
Household size in Brule County
| Period | Brule County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.48 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.24 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, Brule County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in South Dakota overall, where it has 2.48 people. Household size has climbed from 2.34 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Brule County
| Period | Brule County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.8 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 38.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Brule County is 41.8 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.2, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Brule County
| Period | Brule County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Brule County than nationally: 10.0%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across South Dakota. The single-parent share has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Brule County
Renters in Brule County
| Period | Brule County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.2% | 32.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.3% | 32.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 31.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Brule County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 64.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.0 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Brule County
| Period | Brule County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.6% of the housing in Brule County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Brule County
| Period | Brule County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1977 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +9 | +6 |
The housing in Brule County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Brule County
| Period | Brule County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $752 | $631 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $563 | $692 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $754 | $798 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $902 | $1,000 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$150 | +$369 | +$606 |
The median renter in Brule County pays $902 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $150 a month since 2006–10, up 20%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 21.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Brule County
Bachelor's degrees in Brule County
| Period | Brule County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 26.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 27.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.4% | 29.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.2% | 32.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Brule County (29.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.3 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Brule County
| Period | Brule County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 91.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Brule County is a bit above the national rate: 90.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in South Dakota overall (93.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Brule County
| Period | Brule County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 4.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 4.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Brule County has been strong: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Brule County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brule County | 2.58 | 41.8 | 10.0% | 23.6% | 15.6% | 1969 | $902 | 29.2% | 90.8% | 1.7% |
| Aurora County | 2.41 | 41.2 | 8.3% | 27.3% | 15.4% | 1962 | $772 | 21.7% | 92.0% | 1.2% |
| Davison County | 2.22 | 41.7 | 10.0% | 38.5% | 9.2% | 1971 | $836 | 22.3% | 91.0% | 0.9% |
| Hanson County | 3.02 | 37.8 | 4.2% | 10.6% | 12.1% | 1959 | $848 | 22.7% | 93.3% | 1.8% |
| Jones County | 2.94 | 33.9 | 12.3% | 23.7% | 28.6% | 1973 | $543 | 27.4% | 93.2% | 2.1% |
| McCook County | 2.51 | 39.4 | 6.4% | 20.5% | 11.5% | 1968 | $1,021 | 30.3% | 94.5% | 1.9% |
| Jackson County | 3.48 | 34.8 | 27.1% | 32.7% | 21.1% | 1982 | $480 | 14.0% | 90.3% | 8.1% |
| Rock County | 2.35 | 41.8 | 6.9% | 23.4% | 5.8% | 1959 | $839 | 26.5% | 93.2% | 2.6% |
| Nobles County | 2.80 | 36.8 | 15.1% | 25.8% | 9.1% | 1966 | $910 | 16.7% | 79.4% | 3.2% |
| Jackson County | 2.27 | 45.5 | 7.8% | 19.9% | 10.6% | 1959 | $842 | 26.4% | 95.0% | 2.6% |
| Custer County | 1.95 | 56.7 | 5.7% | 14.4% | 16.3% | 1993 | $1,227 | 31.7% | 95.2% | 2.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Brule County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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