West Brule is a CDP located in Lyman County South Dakota. West Brule has a 2024 population of 620. West Brule is currently growing at a rate of 7.83% annually and its population has increased by 61.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 383 in 2020.
The average household income in West Brule is $43,667 with a poverty rate of 51.04%. The median age in West Brule is 21.9 years: 24.4 years for males, and 18 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Brule was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 496 | 93.41% |
| White | 35 | 6.59% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 99 | 5.36 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Female | 41 | 6.76 | 26.8 | 73.2 |
| Male | 25 | 4.76 | 56 | 44 |
| Married | 18 | 6.67 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Non Family | 15 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
5.99
Average Family Size
5.36
Average Household Size
36.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 21.7% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 4.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2 | 0.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 106 | 45.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 66 | 28.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 223 | 172 | 2 |
| White | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 0.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,516 | $30,000 | $28,021 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,632 | $30,313 | $18,750 |
| Some College | $0 | $78,750 | $15,893 |
$27,632
Average Earnings
$30,313
Average Male
$18,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.77% of West Brule residents speak only English, while 4.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 496 | 246 | 49.6% |
| White | 35 | 25 | 71.43% |
51.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
50.91%
Male Poverty Rate
51.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Brule is White, with 71.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Brule is Native, with 49.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 21.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 63.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 86.27% |
| High School | 47.17% |
| Some College | 28.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 34.55% |
| Male Employed | 23.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $24,000 | $43,093 |
| Households | $30,417 | $43,667 |
| Married Families | $67,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $17,233 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
15.7%
Male Marriage Rate
31.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 20 | 7.43% |
| White | 1 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.6%
Labor Force Participation
36.8%
Employment Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.05%
Born in West Brule
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of West Brule residents were born in the United States, with 83.05% having been born in South Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 620 | 45 | 7.83% |
| 2023 | 575 | 44 | 8.29% |
| 2022 | 531 | 100 | 23.2% |
| 2021 | 431 | 48 | 12.53% |
| 2020 | 383 | 0 | 0% |