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Brookings, South Dakota

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.

The People and Families of Brookings

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Brookings Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBrookings Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBrookings College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBrookings Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Brookings Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Brookings Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%Brookings Median Family Income
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Brookings Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Brookings Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Brookings, SD

Comparing Brookings 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
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women510
Well-Paid Single Men59
Senior Citizens32
Racial Diversity310
Female Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size25
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone96
Affordability of Rents93
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

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Historic Brookings

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Harvest scene near Brookings c1898.

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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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