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Brookings, South Dakota, in Brookings county, is 52 miles N of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 180 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 18,504.
In Brookings, about 36% of adults are married. Brookings offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.
You'll notice more men than women in Brookings compared to most places.
In 2000, Brookings had a median family income of $49,246. People in Brookings generally have good earning power. The city enjoys an educated population.
Residents of Brookings gave more campaign money ($3,750) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 46% of the housing units in Brookings. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Brookings is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Brookings, 87% of commuters drive to work. Brookings is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Brookings, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.
Brookings strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Brookings to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Brookings colleges • Brookings travel • Brookings apartments and mortgage.
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Harvest scene near Brookings c1898.
Harvest scene near Brookings c1898.
A Harvest field between 1880 and 1898
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