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West Brule

County:
Lyman County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.181
State:
South Dakota

West Brule is a CDP located in Lyman County, South Dakota. West Brule has a 2025 population of 664. West Brule is currently growing at a rate of 7.1% annually and its population has increased by 73.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 383 in 2020.

The average household income in West Brule is $47,453 with a poverty rate of 51.87%.The median age in West Brule is 18.2 years: 18 years for males, and 18.5 years for females.

664
Total Population
562
Density (mi²)
44 7.1%
Growth

West Brule Population

West Brule Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Brule includes 93.15% Native American, 6.85% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Native American44993.15%
White336.85%

West Brule Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Brule's average per capita income is $20,625. Household income levels show a median of $34,167. The poverty rate stands at 51.87%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$73,333-
Households$34,167$47,453
Families-$51,020
Non Families-$15,110

$20,625

Average Income

$34,167

Median Household Income

51.87%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)