Brookings, SD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Brookings, South Dakota Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
24,479
Unemployment
4.6%
Poverty
17.6%
Median Home
$187,100
Median Income
$53,845
Median Rent
$763
Brookings SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
10
Brookings, SD Crime Report
270
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,093.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-53.37%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brookings / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 270 | 1,093.9 | 2,458.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 38 | 154.0 | 501.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 8.1 | 30.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 24 | 97.2 | 399.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 232 | 940.0 | 1,956.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 37 | 149.9 | 340.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 187 | 757.6 | 1,357.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 32.4 | 259.3 | 246.0 |
Brookings, SD Cost Of Living
93
Brookings's Overall Cost Of Living
Brookings's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Brookings | South Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 121 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 82 | 79 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 88 | 100 | |
Brookings, SD Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Jon Platek | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Rankings for Brookings in South Dakota
Map Of Brookings, SD
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4
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5
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Population over time in Brookings
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24,479 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 23,863 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 23,471 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 23,292 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 22,974 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 22,645 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 22,356 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 22,065 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 21,767 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 21,466 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brookings
| Race | Brookings | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.2% | 81.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.6% | 2.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 8.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 4.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Brookings
| Gender | Brookings | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 49.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brookings for adults over 25
| Education | Brookings | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Brookings, South Dakota
| Income | Brookings | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.4% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.9% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.1% | 15.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% | 5.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.3% | 4.4% | 8.3% |
