U.S. County · Profile

Brown County

37.7KTotal Population
22Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+6.39%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Brown County has a population of 37,733 as of 2023. It is located in South Dakota.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Brown County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White86.4%32,601
Hispanic or Latino3.8%1,434
Asian3.5%1,321
Two or More Races3.4%1,283
American Indian/Alaska Native3.2%1,207
Black or African American2.4%906
Some Other Race1.0%377
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Brown County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$70,379
5.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$38,035
0.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
10.5%
8.7% below national average
Median Age
37.3 years

Income & Poverty

$70,379Median Household Income
$38,035Per Capita Income
10.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$70,379$87,751
Families$96,494$113,758
Married-couple Families$96,494$108,073
Nonfamily Households$41,714$45,051

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Brown County, South Dakota.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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