Brule County's estimated 2026 population is 5,259 with a growth rate of -0.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Brule County is the 35th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 5,282 and has seen a growth of -0.44% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.5 years
Female: 42 years
Male: 39.4 years
There are 4,000 adults, (1,110 of whom are seniors) in Brule County.
Female: 2,542 (48.1%)
Male: 2,741 (51.9%)
The racial composition of Brule County includes 82.19% White, 10.24% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,342 | 82.19% |
| Native American | 541 | 10.24% |
| Two or more races | 353 | 6.68% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 0.64% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.25% |
Brule County's average per capita income is $47,074. Household income levels show a median of $73,720. The poverty rate stands at 10.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,942 | - |
| Families | $92,813 | $113,973 |
| Households | $73,720 | $92,266 |
| Non Families | $32,300 | $57,248 |
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