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{{short description|County in South Dakota, United States}}
{{short description|County in South Dakota, United States}}
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{{Infobox U.S. county
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Brule County
| county = Brule County
| state = South Dakota
| state = South Dakota
| ex image = Dignity1070750.jpg
| ex image = Chamberlain, South Dakota and the Missouri River.jpg
| ex image cap = Statue of Dignity above the [[Missouri River]], [[Chamberlain, South Dakota|Chamberlain]]
| ex image cap = Chamberlain, South Dakota and the Missouri River
| seal =
| seal =
| founded year = 1875 (created)<br/>1879 (organized)
| founded year = 1875 (created)<br/>1879 (organized)
| seat wl = Chamberlain
| seat wl = Chamberlain
| largest city = Chamberlain
| largest city wl = Chamberlain
| area_total_sq_mi = 846
| area_total_sq_mi = 846
| area_land_sq_mi = 817
| area_land_sq_mi = 817
| area_water_sq_mi = 29
| area_water_sq_mi = 29
| area percentage = 3.5
| area percentage = 3.5
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 5247
| population_total = 5247
| pop_est_as_of = 2021
| pop_est_as_of = 2023
| population_est = 5242 {{decrease}}
| population_est = 5311 {{increase}}
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| time zone = Central
| time zone = Central
| web = www.brulecounty.org
| web = www.brulecounty.org
| named for = [[Brulé]] subtribe of [[Lakota people]]
| named for = [[Brulé]] subtribe of [[Lakota people]]
| district = At-large
| district = At-large
}}
}}


'''Brule County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[South Dakota]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 5,247.<ref name=QF>{{cite web|title=2020 Census Results|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-results.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 14, 2021}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Chamberlain, South Dakota|Chamberlain]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|archive-date=May 31, 2011}}</ref>
'''Brule County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[South Dakota]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 5,247.<ref name="QF">{{Cite web |title=State & County QuickFacts |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/brulecountysouthdakota/PST045223 |access-date=March 21, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Chamberlain, South Dakota|Chamberlain]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Find a County |url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 |access-date=June 7, 2011 |publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Brule County was created on January 14, 1875, of territory partitioned from [[Charles Mix County]]. Its governing structure was also created at that time. However, in May 1875, Brule County was withdrawn from settlement, by order of US President Grant.<ref>Dakota Territory Laws 1874, 11th session, Chapter 31, p. 73</ref> This order was later annulled, and the organization of Brule County governing structure was completed in September 1879.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|title=Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies|website=Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries|publisher=The [[Newberry Library]]|date=2006|access-date=January 30, 2019|archive-date=April 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402202102/http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Brule County was created on January 14, 1875, of territory partitioned from [[Charles Mix County]]. Its governing structure was also created at that time. However, in May 1875, Brule County was withdrawn from settlement, by order of US President Grant.<ref>Dakota Territory Laws 1874, 11th session, Chapter 31, p. 73</ref> This order was later annulled, and the organization of Brule County governing structure was completed in September 1879.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006 |title=Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies |url=http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402202102/http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm |archive-date=April 2, 2018 |access-date=January 30, 2019 |website=Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries |publisher=The [[Newberry Library]]}}</ref>


On March 9, 1883, the area of Brule County was slightly increased by an addition of former [[Buffalo County, South Dakota|Buffalo County]] lands.<ref>Dakota Territory Laws 1883, 15th session, chapter 14, p. 24</ref> The total area of Brule County was further increased on June 4, 1891, when American Island (in the Missouri River)<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Brule+County,+SD/@43.6473222,-99.4359775,21280m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x878682ba6bfe8d37:0xcfd44375afea26fb!8m2!3d43.6572515!4d-99.1013498 ''"place" Brule County SD'' Google Maps (accessed 30 January 2019)]</ref> was attached to the county (from the Sioux Reservation).<ref>South Dakota Laws 1891, 2nd session, chapter 45, p. 106</ref> Its boundaries have remained unchanged since that date.
On March 9, 1883, the area of Brule County was slightly increased by an addition of former [[Buffalo County, South Dakota|Buffalo County]] lands.<ref>Dakota Territory Laws 1883, 15th session, chapter 14, p. 24</ref> The total area of Brule County was further increased on June 4, 1891, when American Island (in the Missouri River)<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Brule+County,+SD/@43.6473222,-99.4359775,21280m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x878682ba6bfe8d37:0xcfd44375afea26fb!8m2!3d43.6572515!4d-99.1013498 ''"place" Brule County SD'' Google Maps (accessed January 30, 2019)]</ref> was attached to the county (from the Sioux Reservation).<ref>South Dakota Laws 1891, 2nd session, chapter 45, p. 106</ref> Its boundaries have remained unchanged since that date.


==Geography==
==Geography==
The [[Missouri River]] flows southward along the western boundary line of Brule County. The county terrain consists of rolling hills, partially dedicated to agriculture. The county has a total area of {{convert|846|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|817|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|29|sqmi}} (3.5%) is water.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_46.txt|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=March 22, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}</ref>
The [[Missouri River]] flows southward along the western boundary line of Brule County. The county terrain consists of rolling hills, partially dedicated to agriculture. The county has a total area of {{convert|846|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|817|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|29|sqmi}} (3.5%) is water.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 22, 2012 |title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files |url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_46.txt |access-date=March 22, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>


===Major highways===
===Major highways===
*[[Image:I-90.svg|20px]] [[Interstate 90 in South Dakota|Interstate 90]]
* [[Image:I-90.svg|20px]] [[Interstate 90 in South Dakota|Interstate 90]]
*[[Image:SD 45.svg|20px]] [[South Dakota Highway 45]]
* [[Image:SD 45.svg|20px]] [[South Dakota Highway 45]]
*[[Image:SD 50.svg|20px]] [[South Dakota Highway 50]]
* [[Image:SD 50.svg|20px]] [[South Dakota Highway 50]]


===Adjacent counties===
===Adjacent counties===
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|footnote=US Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=US Decennial Census|publisher=US Census Bureau|access-date=March 22, 2015}}</ref><br>1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=March 22, 2015}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/sd190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=US Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|access-date=March 22, 2015}}</ref><br>1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=US Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|access-date=March 22, 2015}}</ref> 2010-2020<ref name=QF/>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Decennial Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |access-date=March 22, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br>1790–1960<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historical Census Browser |url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu |access-date=March 22, 2015 |publisher=University of Virginia Library}}</ref> 1900–1990<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 27, 1995 |editor-last=Forstall |editor-first=Richard L. |title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/sd190090.txt |access-date=March 22, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br>1990–2000<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2, 2001 |title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=October 9, 2022 |access-date=March 22, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> 2010–2020<ref name=QF/>
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===2000 census===
===2020 census===
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 5,247 people, 2,024 households, and 1,271 families residing in the county.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Brule%20County,%20South%20Dakota%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=March 21, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The [[population density]] was {{convert|6.4|PD/sqmi}}. There were 2,344 housing units.
As of the [[2000 United States Census]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=US Census Bureau|access-date=May 14, 2011|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> there were 5,364 people, 1,998 households, and 1,328 families in the county. The [[population density]] was 6 people per square mile (3/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 2,272 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile (1/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the county was 89.91% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.26% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 8.28% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.48% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.06% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.99% from two or more races. 0.48% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 39.6% were of [[German people|German]], 9.5% [[Czech people|Czech]], 8.6% [[Norwegian people|Norwegian]], 7.8% [[Irish American|Irish]] and 6.6% [[United States]] or American ancestry.

There were 1,998 households, out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.20% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.50% were non-families. 29.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.14.

The county population contained 30.50% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 24.70% from 25 to 44, 21.20% from 45 to 64, and 16.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,370, and the median income for a family was $37,361. Males had a median income of $26,698 versus $20,094 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $14,874. About 8.10% of families and 14.30% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.30% of those under age 18 and 20.20% of those age 65 or over.


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 5,255 people, 2,136 households, and 1,375 families in the county.<ref name=DC>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US46015|title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data|access-date=March 11, 2016|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213034659/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US46015|archive-date=February 13, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|6.4|PD/sqmi}}. There were 2,433 housing units at an average density of {{convert|3.0|/sqmi}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US46015|access-date=11 March 2016|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County|publisher=US Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213234629/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US46015|archive-date=13 February 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 88.4% white, 8.5% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.4% of the population.<ref name=DC/> In terms of ancestry, 51.7% were [[Germans|German]], 11.7% were [[Irish people|Irish]], 11.5% were [[Czechs|Czech]], 10.9% were [[Norwegians|Norwegian]], 6.2% were [[English people|English]], and 1.3% were [[Americans|American]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US46015|title=Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates|access-date=March 11, 2016|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213020650/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US46015|archive-date=February 13, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref>
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 5,255 people, 2,136 households, and 1,375 families in the county. The population density was {{convert|6.4|PD/sqmi}}. There were 2,433 housing units at an average density of {{convert|3.0|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the county was 88.4% white, 8.5% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.4% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 51.7% were [[Germans|German]], 11.7% were [[Irish people|Irish]], 11.5% were [[Czechs|Czech]], 10.9% were [[Norwegians|Norwegian]], 6.2% were [[English people|English]], and 1.3% were [[Americans|American]].


Of the 2,136 households, 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.6% were non-families, and 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age was 41.3 years.<ref name=DC/>
Of the 2,136 households, 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.6% were non-families, and 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age was 41.3 years.


The median income for a household in the county was $48,277 and the median income for a family was $58,363. Males had a median income of $33,958 versus $25,051 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,779. About 9.8% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US46015|title=Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates|access-date=11 March 2016|publisher=US Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213020954/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US46015|archive-date=13 February 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The median income for a household in the county was $48,277 and the median income for a family was $58,363. Males had a median income of $33,958 versus $25,051 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,779. About 9.8% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.


==Communities==
==Communities==

===Cities===
===Cities===
* [[Chamberlain, South Dakota|Chamberlain]] (county seat)
* [[Chamberlain, South Dakota|Chamberlain]] (county seat)
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===Census-designated places===
===Census-designated places===
* [[Bijou Hills, South Dakota|Bijou Hills]]
* [[Bijou Hills, South Dakota|Bijou Hills]]
* [[Cedar Grove Colony, South Dakota|Cedar Grove Colony]]
* [[Grass Ranch Colony, South Dakota|Grass Ranch Colony]]
* [[Ola, South Dakota|Ola]]
* [[Ola, South Dakota|Ola]]


===Unincorporated community===
===Unincorporated community===
* Grandview<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Grandview,+SD+57325/@43.6438859,-99.3057972,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8781494ba713abef:0xb82a84ed5beec1a2!8m2!3d43.6438867!4d-99.2970424 ''Grandview SD'' Google Maps (accessed 30 January 2019)]</ref>
* Grandview<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Grandview,+SD+57325/@43.6438859,-99.3057972,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8781494ba713abef:0xb82a84ed5beec1a2!8m2!3d43.6438867!4d-99.2970424 ''Grandview SD'' Google Maps (accessed January 30, 2019)]</ref>


===Townships===
===Townships===
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==Politics==
==Politics==
For the first century of South Dakota statehood, the predominately white voters of Brule County favored the Democratic Party. The county favored a Republican Presidential candidate on just three occasions between 1896 and 1976. In the national landslide victories of [[Theodore Roosevelt]], [[Warren G. Harding|Harding]] and [[Dwight D. Eisenhower]], when each candidate swept every other county in South Dakota, none obtained more than 53.1 percent of Brule County's vote. [[Richard Nixon]], running against [[favorite son]] [[George McGovern]] in 1972, did not gain 46 percent in Brule County, while he was sweeping all but 129 other counties nationwide.
For the first century of South Dakota statehood, the predominately white voters of Brule County favored the Democratic Party. The county favored a Republican presidential candidate on just three occasions between 1896 and 1976. In the national landslide victories of [[Theodore Roosevelt]], [[Warren G. Harding|Harding]] and [[Dwight D. Eisenhower]], when each candidate swept every other county in South Dakota, none obtained more than 53.1 percent of Brule County's vote. [[Richard Nixon]], running against [[favorite son]] [[George McGovern]] in 1972, did not gain 46 percent in Brule County, while he was sweeping all but 129 other counties nationwide.


Since the “[[Reagan Revolution]]”, voters in Brule County have shifted to favor Republican presidential candidates. [[Michael Dukakis]] in 1988 was the last Democrat to win a majority in Brule County, although [[Bill Clinton]] twice obtained a plurality. The past five Republican nominees have won over 58 percent of Brule County's vote.
Since the "[[Reagan Revolution]]", voters in Brule County have shifted to favor Republican presidential candidates. [[Michael Dukakis]] in 1988 was the last Democrat to win a majority in Brule County, although [[Bill Clinton]] twice obtained a plurality. Four of the past five Republican nominees have won over 58 percent of Brule County's vote.


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Latest revision as of 21:42, 23 November 2024

Brule County
County
Chamberlain, South Dakota and the Missouri River
Chamberlain, South Dakota and the Missouri River
Map of South Dakota highlighting Brule County
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
Map of the United States highlighting South Dakota
South Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°43′N 99°04′W / 43.72°N 99.06°W / 43.72; -99.06
Country United States
State South Dakota
Founded1875 (created)
1879 (organized)
Named forBrulé subtribe of Lakota people
SeatChamberlain
Largest cityChamberlain
Area
 • Total
846 sq mi (2,190 km2)
 • Land817 sq mi (2,120 km2)
 • Water29 sq mi (80 km2)  3.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
5,247
 • Estimate 
(2023)
5,311 Increase
 • Density6.2/sq mi (2.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.brulecounty.org

Brule County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,247.[1] Its county seat is Chamberlain.[2]

History

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Brule County was created on January 14, 1875, of territory partitioned from Charles Mix County. Its governing structure was also created at that time. However, in May 1875, Brule County was withdrawn from settlement, by order of US President Grant.[3] This order was later annulled, and the organization of Brule County governing structure was completed in September 1879.[4]

On March 9, 1883, the area of Brule County was slightly increased by an addition of former Buffalo County lands.[5] The total area of Brule County was further increased on June 4, 1891, when American Island (in the Missouri River)[6] was attached to the county (from the Sioux Reservation).[7] Its boundaries have remained unchanged since that date.

Geography

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The Missouri River flows southward along the western boundary line of Brule County. The county terrain consists of rolling hills, partially dedicated to agriculture. The county has a total area of 846 square miles (2,190 km2), of which 817 square miles (2,120 km2) is land and 29 square miles (75 km2) (3.5%) is water.[8]

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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Protected areas

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  • Boyer State Game Production Area
  • Brule Bottom State Game Production Area
  • Burning Brule State Game Production Area
  • Chain lake State Game Production Area
  • Chamberlain State Game Production Area
  • Elm Creek State Game Production Area
  • Elm Creek State Lakeside Use Area
  • Hoover State Game Production Area
  • Kimball State Game Production Area
  • Lake Sixteen State Game Production Area

Lakes

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880238—
18906,7372,730.7%
19005,401−19.8%
19106,45119.4%
19207,14110.7%
19307,4163.9%
19406,195−16.5%
19506,076−1.9%
19606,3194.0%
19705,870−7.1%
19805,245−10.6%
19905,4854.6%
20005,364−2.2%
20105,255−2.0%
20205,247−0.2%
2023 (est.)5,311[9]1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
1790–1960[11] 1900–1990[12]
1990–2000[13] 2010–2020[1]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, there were 5,247 people, 2,024 households, and 1,271 families residing in the county.[14] The population density was 6.4 inhabitants per square mile (2.5/km2). There were 2,344 housing units.

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 5,255 people, 2,136 households, and 1,375 families in the county. The population density was 6.4 inhabitants per square mile (2.5/km2). There were 2,433 housing units at an average density of 3.0 units per square mile (1.2 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 88.4% white, 8.5% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.4% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 51.7% were German, 11.7% were Irish, 11.5% were Czech, 10.9% were Norwegian, 6.2% were English, and 1.3% were American.

Of the 2,136 households, 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.6% were non-families, and 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age was 41.3 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $48,277 and the median income for a family was $58,363. Males had a median income of $33,958 versus $25,051 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,779. About 9.8% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

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Cities

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Town

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Census-designated places

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Unincorporated community

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Townships

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  • America
  • Brule
  • Chamberlain
  • Cleveland
  • Eagle
  • Highland
  • Kimball
  • Lyon
  • Ola
  • Plainfield
  • Pleasant Grove
  • Plummer
  • Pukwana
  • Red Lake
  • Richland
  • Smith
  • Torrey Lake
  • Waldro
  • West Point
  • Wilbur
  • Willow Lake
  • Union

Politics

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For the first century of South Dakota statehood, the predominately white voters of Brule County favored the Democratic Party. The county favored a Republican presidential candidate on just three occasions between 1896 and 1976. In the national landslide victories of Theodore Roosevelt, Harding and Dwight D. Eisenhower, when each candidate swept every other county in South Dakota, none obtained more than 53.1 percent of Brule County's vote. Richard Nixon, running against favorite son George McGovern in 1972, did not gain 46 percent in Brule County, while he was sweeping all but 129 other counties nationwide.

Since the "Reagan Revolution", voters in Brule County have shifted to favor Republican presidential candidates. Michael Dukakis in 1988 was the last Democrat to win a majority in Brule County, although Bill Clinton twice obtained a plurality. Four of the past five Republican nominees have won over 58 percent of Brule County's vote.

United States presidential election results for Brule County, South Dakota[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 1,694 69.91% 666 27.49% 63 2.60%
2020 1,750 70.28% 673 27.03% 67 2.69%
2016 1,565 68.40% 571 24.96% 152 6.64%
2012 1,499 63.01% 824 34.64% 56 2.35%
2008 1,407 57.69% 965 39.57% 67 2.75%
2004 1,544 58.73% 1,040 39.56% 45 1.71%
2000 1,268 58.51% 818 37.75% 81 3.74%
1996 981 40.81% 1,091 45.38% 332 13.81%
1992 908 33.93% 1,060 39.61% 708 26.46%
1988 971 49.19% 991 50.20% 12 0.61%
1984 1,578 61.74% 961 37.60% 17 0.67%
1980 1,674 59.79% 925 33.04% 201 7.18%
1976 1,175 43.15% 1,534 56.33% 14 0.51%
1972 1,421 45.88% 1,665 53.76% 11 0.36%
1968 1,237 43.94% 1,425 50.62% 153 5.44%
1964 968 30.51% 2,205 69.49% 0 0.00%
1960 1,403 46.72% 1,600 53.28% 0 0.00%
1956 1,317 41.02% 1,894 58.98% 0 0.00%
1952 1,578 53.13% 1,392 46.87% 0 0.00%
1948 1,056 38.48% 1,646 59.99% 42 1.53%
1944 1,002 41.51% 1,412 58.49% 0 0.00%
1940 1,352 42.42% 1,835 57.58% 0 0.00%
1936 982 29.61% 2,274 68.56% 61 1.84%
1932 797 24.04% 2,465 74.36% 53 1.60%
1928 1,431 46.46% 1,599 51.92% 50 1.62%
1924 1,060 37.11% 650 22.76% 1,146 40.13%
1920 1,036 51.03% 671 33.05% 323 15.91%
1916 729 41.66% 975 55.71% 46 2.63%
1912 0 0.00% 842 53.63% 728 46.37%
1908 753 46.80% 823 51.15% 33 2.05%
1904 693 51.60% 608 45.27% 42 3.13%
1900 644 47.14% 716 52.42% 6 0.44%
1896 441 39.59% 668 59.96% 5 0.45%
1892 538 44.03% 200 16.37% 484 39.61%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Dakota Territory Laws 1874, 11th session, Chapter 31, p. 73
  4. ^ "Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies". Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2006. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  5. ^ Dakota Territory Laws 1883, 15th session, chapter 14, p. 24
  6. ^ "place" Brule County SD Google Maps (accessed January 30, 2019)
  7. ^ South Dakota Laws 1891, 2nd session, chapter 45, p. 106
  8. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
  9. ^ "County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2023". Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  10. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
  11. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
  12. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
  13. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  15. ^ Grandview SD Google Maps (accessed January 30, 2019)
  16. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
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