Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings: City in and county seat of Brookings County, South Dakota, United States
About
Brookings is a city located in the county of Brookings in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 431 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 446 inhabitants.
The city was created 167 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Brookings
| Population : | 446 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Dakota (United States) |
| County : | Brookings County |
| Postal code : | 57006–57007 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 605 |
| Area : | 35.07 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,621 feet / 494 meters |
| Capital city : | Brookings is capital of Brookings County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1857 (167 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 11:13:32 (3rd December 2024) |
| Density : | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brookings is located at 44°18'41"N 96°47'54"W (44.3113600, -96.7983900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Brookings
Demographics
The population of Brookings increased by 3.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 431 | - | census |
| 2011 | 425 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 435 | 2.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 435 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 432 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 439 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 441 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 445 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 447 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 443 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 446 | 0.67% | estimation process |
People born in Brookings (20)
People born in Brookings, including biochemist Robert H. Burris, theoretical physicist Gerald E. Brown, politician Jim Weaver, .
List
- Brother Jed (American evangelical preacher) he was born in 04/01/1943
- David J. Allstot (professor) he was born in 22/01/1947
- Inga Stephens Pratt Clark (American artist and book illustrator) she was born in 08/12/1906
- Larry Long (American politician) he was born in 30/09/1947
- Ray Ellefson (American basketball player) he was born in 18/11/1927
- Robert Hobbs (American art historian) he was born in 06/12/1946
- Crystal Wilder (American movie actress) she was born in 13/09/1967
- Bob Rauch (American baseball player) he was born in 16/06/1949
- Kris Langer (American politician) she was born in 17/08/1969
- Scott Parsley (American politician) he was born in 22/10/1952
- Orville Smidt he was born in 07/06/1943
- Lloyd Mints (economist) he was born in 20/02/1888
- John Arthur Bonell (American professor of civil engineering) he was born in 25/12/1913
- Gene Cheever (American-football player (1928-2011)) he was born in 30/12/1928
- James T. Bonnen (agricultural economist) he was born in 11/03/1926
- Harold E. Halvorson (physician) he was born in 28/07/1929
- Tim Reed (American politician) he was born in 13/07/1965
Schools in Brookings
College & universities near Brookings, SD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219356 | South Dakota State University | Brookings (SD) | 57007-1898 |
| 219082 | Dakota State University | Madison (SD) | 57042-1799 |
Post offices near Brookings
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brooking Post Office | Brookings (SD) | 57006 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Brookings , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 6,561 people.
Other cities in Brookings County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brookings County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Medary | 1,504 | Township in Brookings County, South Dakota |
| Volga | 374 | City in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States |
| Aurora | 299 | Town in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States |
| Bruce | 205 | City in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States |
| White | 135 | City in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States |
| Sinai | 125 | Town of the United States |
| Elkton | 99 | Township in Brookings County, South Dakota |
| Bushnell | 67 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
