Brookings County, SD — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
34,968
Male
17,864
51.1%
Female
17,104
48.9%
Median Age
28.0 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
5.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher23.9%
High School or Higher36.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
3.8%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
1.8%
Married
35.3%
Brookings County, SD has a population of 34,968 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 28.0 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 88.7% of the population. 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 5.7% of residents are foreign-born.