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Brule County, South Dakota, has 5,247 residents and covers 817.2 square miles. The population declined 0.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Brule County is 46015.
Chamberlain is the county's largest population center. Brule County also includes 3 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 41 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Brule County Trends
- Population
- 5,247▾
- Median Home Value
- $205,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,852▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Brule County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Brule County Population
Brule County had 5,247 residents in 2020. That was 0.2% lower than in 2010. Brule County had 117 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 6 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Chamberlain, Kimball and Pukwana.
Population Trend in Brule County SD
Brule County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Brule County Zip Codes
Brule County has 3 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Chamberlain (57325), Kimball (57355) and Pukwana (57370). Chamberlain is the largest zip by population, with about 3,279 residents or 62% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 102% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Brule County SD
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57325 | Chamberlain | 3,279 | ▴ 7.4% |
| 57355 | Kimball | 1,258 | ▾ -7% |
| 57370 | Pukwana | 797 | ▾ -2.1% |
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Brule County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Brule County Demographics
Brule County has a median age of 41.4, which makes the county a little older than South Dakota overall. About 24.4% of residents are under 18, while 20.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 30.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Brule County SD
Median Age
41.4
Under 18
24.4%
Age 65+
20.3%
Bachelor's+
30.2%
Brule County School Districts
Brule County is served by 4 public school districts with 1,852 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Chamberlain 07-1, Platte-Geddes 11-5 and Kimball 07-2. Those three districts account for about 93% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Brule County SD
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain School District 07-1 | 858 | 46.3% | ▴ 1.2% |
| Platte-Geddes School District 11-5 | 522 | 28.2% | ▴ 2.6% |
| Kimball School District 07-2 | 347 | 18.7% | ▾ -4.4% |
| White Lake School District 01-3 | 125 | 6.7% | ▴ 0.8% |
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Brule County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Brule County Housing & Real Estate
Brule County has a median home value of $205,500 and a median gross rent of $700. About 73% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the South Dakota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $317,000 and homes spent about 126 days on the market.
Brule County Housing Mix
Brule County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Brule County Housing Trends
Brule County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Brule County, SD
Brule County has 407 business listings across 210 categories. The largest categories in Brule County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (13, 3.2%), Gas Stations (11, 2.7%), and Propane Supplier (9, 2.2%). The full Brule County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Brule County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Brule County, SD
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 13 | 3.2% |
| Gas Stations | 11 | 2.7% |
| Propane Supplier | 9 | 2.2% |
| Lodge | 8 | 2.0% |
| Hardware Stores | 8 | 2.0% |
| Auto Repair | 7 | 1.7% |
| Convenience Stores | 6 | 1.5% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 6 | 1.5% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 6 | 1.5% |
| Hotels | 6 | 1.5% |
Brule County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| South Central Accounting Group | Accountant | Chamberlain |
| CB Seed Solutions LLC | Agricultural Service | Chamberlain |
| Grussing Red Angus | Agriculture | Platte |
| Chamberlain Municipal Airport | Airport | Chamberlain |
| Missouri Valley Ambulance | Ambulance And Ems Services | Chamberlain |
| Doo Wah Ditty's Diner | American Restaurants | Kimball |
| Missouri River Kennels | Animal Shelters | Chamberlain |
| Fabulous Finds | Antique Store | Chamberlain |
| Weathercraft Roofing-Chamberlain | Appliance Store | Chamberlain |
| National Guard | Armed Forces Branch | Chamberlain |
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Brule County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Brule County Basemaps
Brule County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Brule County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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