Brule County Summary

Life in Brule County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Brule County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Brule County:

  • The population in Brule County is 5,247.

  • The median home value in Brule County is $204,888.

  • The median income in Brule County is $64,821.

  • The median rent in Brule County is $755.

  • The unemployment rate in Brule County is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Brule County is 13.9%.

  • The average high in Brule County is 66.9° and there are 50.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Brule County

List Of Cities & Towns in Brule County

Chamberlain, SD Population 2,538

Kimball, SD Population 565

Pukwana, SD Population 293

Alderton , SD Population 0

Aleknagik , SD Population 0

Map Of Brule County

Brule County, SD Weather

  • The average high in Brule County is 66.9°.

  • There are 68.44 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 50.7 inches of rain each year with 11.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:52 hours of sun each day in Brule County.

StatBrule County
Mean High66.9
Nice Days68.44
Rainfall50.7
Snowfall11.3
Sunny_hours5:52
66.9°
Average High
50.7
Inches of Rain

Brule County Photos

Chamberlainc South Dakota And The Missouri River
Source: Wikipedia User Anne Swoboda from Griffit | CC BY-SA 2.0

Brule County Demographics

Population over time in Brule County

The current population in Brule County is 5,247. The population has decreased -0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 5,247 0.3%
2021 5,233 -0.5%
2020 5,258 -

Gender in Brule County

  • Brule County is 49.0% female with 2,570 female residents.

  • Brule County is 51.0% male with 2,676 male residents.

Female
49.0% (2,570)
Male
51.0% (2,676)
Gender Brule County SD USA
Female 49.0% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 51.0% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Brule County

Brule County is:

  • 81.2% White with 4,260 White residents.

  • 1.3% African American with 69 African American residents.

  • 12.3% American Indian with 645 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 179 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 94 Hispanic residents.

White
81.2% (4,260)
African American
1.3% (69)
American Indian
12.3% (645)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.4% (179)
Hispanic
1.8% (94)

Table: Brule County By Race

Race Brule County SD USA
White 81.2% 80.6% 58.9%
African American 1.3% 2.2% 12.1%
American Indian 12.3% 7.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.4% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.8% 4.4% 18.7%

Household Income For Brule County, South Dakota

  • 5.0% of households in Brule County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.9% of households in Brule County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Brule County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Brule County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Brule County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Brule County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Brule County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Brule County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Brule County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Brule County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.0% (262)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.9% (206)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.4% (495)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.5% (498)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.3% (645)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.8% (774)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.7% (667)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.1% (895)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.9% (415)
$200,000 or more
7.4% (385)
Income Brule County SD USA
Less than $10,000 5.0% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.4% 7.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.5% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.3% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.8% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 15.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.1% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.9% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.4% 6.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Brule County for adults over 25

  • 11.0% of adults in Brule County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Brule County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Brule County completed high school / ged.

  • 15.0% of adults in Brule County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Brule County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Brule County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Brule County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Brule County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Brule County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
11% (577)
9-12th Grade
5% (262)
High School / GED
34% (1,783)
Some College
15% (787)
Associate's Degree
10% (524)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (996)
Master's Degree
5% (262)
Professional Degree
1% (52)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Brule County SD USA
< 9th Grade 11% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 6%
High School / GED 34% 30% 26%
Some College 15% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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