Brown County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 37,565 with a growth rate of -0.45% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Brown County, South Dakota is the 4th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 36,655 and has seen a growth of 2.48% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 36,725 | -168 | -0.46% |
| 2028 | 36,893 | -168 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 37,061 | -168 | -0.45% |
| 2026 | 37,229 | -168 | -0.45% |
| 2025 | 37,397 | -168 | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 37,565 | -168 | -0.45% |
| 2023 | 37,733 | -168 | -0.44% |
| 2022 | 37,901 | -216 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 38,117 | -108 | -0.28% |
| 2020 | 38,225 | -658 | -1.69% |
| 2019 | 38,883 | -220 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 39,103 | -229 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 39,332 | 448 | 1.15% |
| 2016 | 38,884 | 450 | 1.17% |
| 2015 | 38,434 | 156 | 0.41% |
| 2014 | 38,278 | 129 | 0.34% |
| 2013 | 38,149 | 571 | 1.52% |
| 2012 | 37,578 | 646 | 1.75% |
| 2011 | 36,932 | 277 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 36,655 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 35,580 | -1,382 | -3.74% |
| 1980 | 36,962 | 42 | 0.11% |
| 1970 | 36,920 | 2,814 | 8.25% |
| 1960 | 34,106 | 1,489 | 4.57% |
| 1950 | 32,617 | 2,941 | 9.91% |
| 1940 | 29,676 | -1,782 | -5.66% |
| 1930 | 31,458 | 1,949 | 6.6% |
| 1920 | 29,509 | 3,642 | 14.08% |
| 1910 | 25,867 | 10,581 | 69.22% |
| 1900 | 15,286 | -1,569 | -9.31% |
| 1890 | 16,855 | 16,502 | 4674.79% |
| 1880 | 353 | -36,372 | -99.04% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,055 | 86.36% |
| Asian | 1,344 | 3.51% |
| Two or more races | 1,314 | 3.43% |
| Native American | 1,237 | 3.23% |
| Black or African American | 937 | 2.45% |
| Other race | 378 | 0.99% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.03% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,035 | 2.32 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Married | 7,256 | 3.12 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Non Family | 7,095 | 1.24 | 43.2 | 56.8 |
| Female | 1,001 | 3.35 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Male | 683 | 3.43 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
65.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,045 | 4.12% |
| Associates Degree | 2,973 | 11.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,111 | 24.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,214 | 8.73% |
| High School Graduate | 7,843 | 30.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 564 | 2.22% |
| Some College | 4,619 | 18.21% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,717 | 21,593 | 7,680 |
| Hispanic | 712 | 573 | 96 |
| Asian | 702 | 499 | 263 |
| Native American | 688 | 656 | 119 |
| Black | 466 | 374 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 404 | 331 | 157 |
| Other Race | 221 | 164 | 75 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 95.35%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 38.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,336 | $66,875 | $46,607 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,993 | $77,688 | $62,143 |
| High School Graduate | $40,074 | $45,386 | $33,200 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,659 | $34,167 | $29,321 |
| Overall | $46,140 | $54,808 | $39,858 |
| Some College | $41,438 | $53,988 | $32,727 |
$46,140
Average Earnings
$54,808
Average Male
$39,858
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.21% of Brown County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 7.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,786 | 2,538 | 7.98% |
| Hispanic | 1,399 | 647 | 46.25% |
| Multiple | 1,306 | 535 | 40.96% |
| Asian | 1,322 | 330 | 24.96% |
| Other | 367 | 180 | 49.05% |
| Native | 1,185 | 126 | 10.63% |
| Black | 917 | 53 | 5.78% |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 100% |
10.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.19%
Male Poverty Rate
12.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brown County, South Dakota is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brown County, South Dakota is Black, with 5.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.84% |
| High School | 10.11% |
| Some College | 9.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.12% |
| Female Employed | 8.2% |
| Male Employed | 4.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,494 | $113,758 |
| Households | $70,379 | $87,751 |
| Married Families | $107,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,714 | $52,865 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,663
Number of Veterans
1,501
Male Veterans
162
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 545 |
| First Gulf War | 351 |
| Second Gulf War | 300 |
| Korea | 130 |
| World War II | 43 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 429 |
| 75+ | 427 |
| 65 to 74 | 385 |
| 55 to 64 | 307 |
| 18 to 34 | 115 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,591 | 6.17% |
| Native American | 54 | 5.97% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 2.06% |
| Other Race | 11 | 4.7% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0.73% |
| Black | 3 | 0.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.8%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
70.29%
Born in Brown County, South Dakota
94.64%
Native Born
5.36%
Foreign Born
3.85%
Non Citizen
1.51%
Naturalized
94.64% of Brown County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 70.29% having been born in South Dakota. 3.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.