Brule County's estimated 2026 population is 5,131 with a growth rate of -1.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Brule County is the 36th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 5,282 and has seen a growth of -2.86% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Brule County includes 82% White, 11.12% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (82%)
Native American (11.12%)
Two or more races (5.04%)
Black or African American (1.44%)
Other race (0.4%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,314 | 82% |
| Native American | 585 | 11.12% |
| Two or more races | 265 | 5.04% |
| Black or African American | 76 | 1.44% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.4% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Brule County's average per capita income is $45,133. Household income levels show a median of $74,043. The poverty rate stands at 10.55%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $105,117 | - |
| Families | $101,071 | $120,240 |
| Households | $74,043 | $92,236 |
| Non Families | $37,500 | $49,995 |
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