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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 2026 population of 593. West Brule is currently growing at a rate of 6.65% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in West Brule is $37,917 with a poverty rate of 50.32%. The median age in West Brule is 19.2 years: 19.7 years for males, and 17.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.1 males.

593
Total Population
502
Density (mi²)
37 6.65%
Growth

West Brule Population

West Brule Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026593376.65%
2025556377.13%

Median Age

Overall: 19.2 years
Female: 17.9 years
Male: 19.7 years

West Brule Adults

There are 243 adults, (41 of whom are seniors) in West Brule.

Sex Ratio

Female: 233 (49.5%)
Male: 238 (50.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Brule includes 90.66% Native American, 6.58% White, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American42790.66%
White316.58%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander132.76%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American42790.66%
White316.58%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander132.76%

West Brule Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Brule 's average per capita income is $21,635. Household income levels show a median of $37,917. The poverty rate stands at 50.32%.

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$68,750-
Non Families$40,875$37,162
Households$37,917$48,744
Families$30,000$49,126

$21,635

Average Income

$37,917

Median Household Income

50.32%

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)