Brookings, SD is a small city with a population of 23,432 people and a population density of 1,845 people per square mile. It has become a popular destination for visitors looking to enjoy the local businesses, outdoor activities, and organizations available. Some of the local businesses include Prairie Berry Winery, SDSU Dairy Bar, and Jacky’s Restaurant & Brewing Co. Year-round outdoor activities available in Brookings include fishing on Lake Campbell or at Prospect Park Pond, hiking along one of the many trails in the region such as Oakwood Lakes State Park or McClellan Creek National Grassland. Other organizations like Arts Brookings help support community building programs such as music performances and theater productions for locals to enjoy. Local sporting events are also popular in Brookings with teams like Dakota State University Trojans football team being a favorite among fans.
The population in Brookings is 23,432. There are 1,743 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Brookings is 24.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Brookings is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Brookings
- 32.9% are married
- 5.4% are divorced
- 27.2% are married with children
- 20.2% have children, but are single
Race in Brookings
- 89.6% are White
- 1.9% are Black
- 3.9% are Asian
- 1.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander