Brookings, South Dakota Population 2022
Brookings is a city located in Brookings County South Dakota. Brookings has a 2020 population of 24,442. Brookings is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually and its population has increased by 10.40% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,139 in 2010.
The average household income in Brookings is $69,950 with a poverty rate of 18.04%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $753 per month, and the median house value is $181,000. The median age in Brookings is 24.3 years, 24.5 years for males, and 24.1 years for females.
Brookings Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brookingswas:
- White: 90.24%
- Asian: 4.24%
- Black or African American: 1.90%
- Two or more races: 1.65%
- Native American: 1.46%
- Other race: 0.52%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35,077 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 35,077 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 35,077 | 0.00% | |
| 2018 | 35,077 | 328 | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 34,749 | 448 | 1.29% |
| 2016 | 34,301 | 501 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 33,800 | 550 | 1.63% |
| 2014 | 33,250 | 234 | 0.70% |
| 2013 | 33,016 | 248 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 32,768 | 628 | 1.92% |
| 2011 | 32,140 | 141 | 0.44% |
| 2010 | 31,999 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,755 | 90.24% |
| Asian | 1,021 | 4.24% |
| Black or African American | 459 | 1.90% |
| Two or More Races | 397 | 1.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 351 | 1.46% |
| Some Other Race | 125 | 0.52% |
Brookings Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,741 | 2.34 | 49.2 |
| Non Family | 4,713 | 1.61 | 32.3 |
| Married | 3,322 | 3.19 | 75.9 |
| Female | 432 | 3.26 | 39.8 |
| Male | 274 | 3.12 | 30.7 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 154 | 1.34% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 447 | 3.89% |
| High School Graduate | 2,556 | 22.23% |
| Some College | 2,221 | 19.32% |
| Associates Degree | 850 | 7.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,363 | 29.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,907 | 16.59% |
Brookings Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,291 | 9,817 | 4,615 |
| Asian | 552 | 515 | 430 |
| Hispanic | 244 | 222 | 66 |
| Black | 183 | 183 | 144 |
| Native American | 161 | 151 | |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 46 | 15 |
| Other Race | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 78.69%.
$41,644
Average Earnings
$45,083
Average Male
$36,030
Average Female
Brookings Language by Age
Brookings Language
91.49% of Brookings residents speak only English, while 8.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.73% of the population.
Brookings Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,267 | 3,021 | 16.54% |
| Native | 303 | 265 | 87.46% |
| Asian | 921 | 201 | 21.82% |
| Hispanic | 568 | 155 | 27.29% |
| Black | 351 | 62 | 17.66% |
| Other | 22 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 312 | 20 | 6.41% |
18.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.11%
Male Poverty Rate
16.89%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Brookings
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brookings is Native, with 87.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brookings is Multiple, with 6.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.07%.
Brookings Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Brookings Married by Age and Sex
Brookings Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Brookings Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 849 | 4.69% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 8.31% |
| Black | 37 | 11.18% |
| Asian | 13 | 1.64% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 2.01% |
| Native American | 4 | 2.07% |
Brookings Veterans by Education
5.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.80%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.2%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
55.30%
Born in Brookings
92.22%
Native Born
7.78%
Foreign Born
6.13%
Non Citizen
1.65%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.22% of Brookings residents were born in the United States, with 55.30% having been born in South Dakota. 6.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24,442 | 9 | 0.04% |
| 2021 | 24,433 | 9 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 24,424 | 9 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 24,415 | 9 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 24,406 | 139 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 24,267 | 340 | 1.42% |
| 2016 | 23,927 | 395 | 1.68% |
| 2015 | 23,532 | 397 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 23,135 | 200 | 0.87% |
| 2013 | 22,935 | 265 | 1.17% |
| 2012 | 22,670 | 429 | 1.93% |
| 2011 | 22,241 | 102 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 22,139 | 3,635 | 1.81% |
| 2000 | 18,504 | 2,234 | 1.29% |
| 1990 | 16,270 | 1,319 | 0.85% |
| 1980 | 14,951 | 1,234 | 0.87% |
| 1970 | 13,717 | 3,159 | 2.65% |
| 1960 | 10,558 | 2,794 | 3.12% |
| 1950 | 7,764 | 2,418 | 3.80% |
| 1940 | 5,346 | 970 | 2.02% |
| 1930 | 4,376 | 452 | 1.10% |
| 1920 | 3,924 | 953 | 2.82% |
| 1910 | 2,971 | 671 | 2.59% |
| 1900 | 2,300 | 0.00% |