Brookings County, South Dakota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Brookings County
- State
- South Dakota
- FIPS Code
- 46011
- State FIPS
- 46
- County FIPS
- 011
Geography
- Land Area
- 792.22 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.72 sq mi
- Total Area
- 804.94 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.376675
- Longitude
- -96.797797
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 33,759
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 26,512
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 32,405 | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,356 | 4.0% |
| White | 30,652 | 90.8% |
| Black | 169 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 487 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 279 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,850 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 664 | 2.5% |
| White | 24,852 | 93.7% |
| Black | 212 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 367 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 409 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 35,353
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,615
- Poverty Rate
- 12.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,236
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 31,063 | 87.9% |
| Black | 401 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 1,160 | 3.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 18,442
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,655 | 25.2% |
| Republican | 8,386 | 45.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,059 | 11.2% |
| Other | 15 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,035 | 49.0% |
| Female | 9,249 | 50.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,866 | 80.6% |
| Hispanic | 330 | 1.8% |
| Black | 37 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 232 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,148
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 65.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,993 | 67.2% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 42.7% |
| Black | 17 | 45.9% |
| Asian | 113 | 48.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,958 | 65.9% |
| Female | 6,107 | 66.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,137 (21.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,159 (43.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 15,179
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $253,274
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,006
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 10.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 38.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.