Brookings, SD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Brookings, South Dakota Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
24,108
Unemployment
4.1%
Poverty
18.0%
Median Home
$181,000
Median Income
$53,863
Median Rent
$753
Brookings SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
7
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
10
Brookings, SD Crime Report
370
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,490.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-39.82%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brookings / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 370 | 1,490.6 | 2,170.0 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 54 | 217.5 | 399.0 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.0 | 22.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 41 | 165.2 | 302.5 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 316 | 1,273.0 | 1,771.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 28 | 112.8 | 299.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 271 | 1,091.7 | 1,273.4 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 17 | 68.5 | 198.5 | 219.9 |
Brookings, SD Cost Of Living
91
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 | 91 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 84 | 77 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 85 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 24,108 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 23,863 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 23,471 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 23,292 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 22,974 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 22,645 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 22,356 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 22,065 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 21,767 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 21,466 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brookings
| Race | Brookings | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.4% | 82.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.7% | 2.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 8.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 4.2% | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 3.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Brookings
| Gender | Brookings | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 49.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brookings for adults over 25
| Education | Brookings | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 12.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 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 | 5.8% | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.4% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.0% | 9.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 10.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.7% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 19.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.0% | 14.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.8% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.6% | 4.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 4.2% | 7.7% |
