As of 2024 the population of Brookings County, SD is 35,763. The population is expected to grow to 37,125 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.75%.
The median age of Brookings County, SD residents is 30.
The diversity index of Brookings County, SD is 31.3, meaning that there is a 31% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Brookings County, SD is $87,770 and projected to be $97,744 in 2029. Per capita income is $34,382, projected to be $38,702 in 2029. 1.79% of households – 641 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $666,819 and the average disposable income is $71,733.
There are 15,666 housing units in Brookings County, SD; 8,245 are owner-occupied, 5,543 are rented, and 1,878 are vacant. The average home value is $313,414, with 2,340 homes built in 2010 or later, and 2,162 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,506 businesses in Brookings County, SD, employing 18,730 workers and pulling from a labor force of 18,827 age 16 and above. 1,550 workers commute into Brookings County, SD from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
16,947 residents both live and work in/around Brookings County, SD. The average travel time is 14.3 minutes. 7.95% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.69% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 14,473 drive alone, 1,595 carpool, and 72 take public transportation. 830 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,857 residents work from home.
4,584 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,882 have associates degrees, 6,019 have bachelor’s degrees, and 3,086 hold a graduate or professional degree.
