Brown County, South Dakota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Brown County
- State
- South Dakota
- FIPS Code
- 46013
- State FIPS
- 46
- County FIPS
- 013
Geography
- Land Area
- 1713.03 sq mi
- Water Area
- 17.92 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1730.95 sq mi
- Latitude
- 45.589254
- Longitude
- -98.352175
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 36,906
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 27,963
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,411 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,488 | 4.0% |
| White | 32,080 | 86.9% |
| Black | 155 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 954 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,089 | 3.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,195 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 769 | 2.8% |
| White | 25,149 | 89.9% |
| Black | 174 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 755 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,077 | 3.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 37,877
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $73,295
- Poverty Rate
- 11.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,312
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 32,343 | 85.4% |
| Black | 561 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 1,121 | 3.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 23,024
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,118 | 30.9% |
| Republican | 11,211 | 48.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,301 | 5.7% |
| Other | 28 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,927 | 47.5% |
| Female | 11,916 | 51.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,515 | 80.4% |
| Hispanic | 435 | 1.9% |
| Black | 43 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 245 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,895
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,392 | 61.5% |
| Hispanic | 153 | 35.2% |
| Black | 8 | 18.6% |
| Asian | 110 | 44.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,690 | 61.2% |
| Female | 7,126 | 59.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,397 (25.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,422 (33.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 18,090
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $225,003
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $824
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 6.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.