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Brandon, SD


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Brandon, South Dakota

Brandon, South Dakota, in Minnehaha county, is 6 miles E of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 164 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Sioux Falls metropolitan area. Brandon contains a population of approximately 5,693.

The People and Families of Brandon

In Brandon, about 73% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Brandon, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Brandon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brandon had a median family income of $60,472. The typical family in Brandon is better off than most in South Dakota. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Brandon. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Brandon.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Brandon favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,100. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Brandon Housing

Brandon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 81% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in South Dakota, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Brandon, 94% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

Brandon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyBrandon Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
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College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBrandon College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBrandon Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Brandon, SD

Comparing Brandon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men46
Well-Paid Single Women36
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens11
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times73
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents51
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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