Brookings County, SD — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$67,341
Per Capita Income
$34,769
Poverty Rate
12.8%
SNAP Recipients
5.1%
Gini Index
0.412
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K14.9%
$25K–$50K19.1%
$50K–$75K20.5%
$75K–$100K9.7%
$100K–$150K22.0%
$150K–$200K7.9%
$200K+5.8%
The median household income in Brookings County, SD is $67,341 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,769. 12.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 5.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.412 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).