Census tract · Brule County
Census Tract 9731, Brule County, South Dakota
Census Tract 9731, GEOID 46015973100, in Brule County, South Dakota, partly within Kimball, Cleveland Township, Brule County, Plainfield Township, Kimball Township, Pleasant Grove Township, Ola Township, Torrey Lake Township, Union Township, Brule County, Richland Township, Brule County, Pukwana, Eagle Township, Brule County, Brule Township, Brule County, Wilbur Township, Red Lake Township, Smith Township, Waldro Township, America Township, West Point Township, Lyon Township, Plummer Township, Pukwana Township, Highland Township, Brule County, Willow Lake Township, Bijou Hills, Ola, Chamberlain Township, Cedar Grove Colony and Grass Ranch Colony. 2,359 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±187); the 2020 Census counted 2,491.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,359
±187 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,491
Median household income
$70,417
±$8,722 (90% margin)
Brule County: $73,720
Median home value
$204,600
±$23,319 (90% margin)
Brule County: $216,800
Median gross rent
$868
±$178 (90% margin)
Brule County: $835
Where is Census Tract 9731?
Census Tract 9731 is one of 2 census tracts in Brule County, South Dakota. It covers 785.29 square miles of land, 3 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 46015973100, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Kimball | 11% |
| Cleveland Township, Brule County | 6% |
| Plainfield Township | 5% |
| Kimball Township | 5% |
| Pleasant Grove Township | 5% |
| Ola Township | 5% |
| Torrey Lake Township | 5% |
| Union Township, Brule County | 5% |
| Richland Township, Brule County | 4% |
| Pukwana | 4% |
| Eagle Township, Brule County | 4% |
| Brule Township, Brule County | 4% |
| Wilbur Township | 4% |
| Red Lake Township | 4% |
| Smith Township | 4% |
| Waldro Township | 3% |
| America Township | 3% |
| West Point Township | 3% |
| Lyon Township | 3% |
| Plummer Township | 3% |
| Pukwana Township | 3% |
| Highland Township, Brule County | 3% |
| Willow Lake Township | 2% |
| Bijou Hills | 1% |
| Ola | 1% |
| Chamberlain Township | 1% |
| Cedar Grove Colony | 0% |
| Grass Ranch Colony | 0% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 9731: Tract 9736 in Aurora County ($72,885), Tract 9732 ($76,307), Tract 9402 in Buffalo County ($47,045), Tract 9701 in Charles Mix County ($75,893), Tract 9741 in Jerauld County ($73,750), Tract 9401 in Lyman County ($37,614) and Tract 9726 in Lyman County ($77,375). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9731?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9731's population at 2,359 (±187) in 914 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,491 residents and 1,058 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9731 | Brule County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,359 ±187 | 5,283 |
| Households | 914 ±73 | 1,955 |
| Average household size | 2.51 ±0.20 | 2.52 |
| Housing units | 1,153 ±72 | 2,367 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9731?
The median resident of Census Tract 9731 is 42.8 years old; 24.0% are under 18 and 20.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.9%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 7.0%.
| Measure | Tract 9731 | Brule County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 ±3.9 | 41.5 |
| Under 18 years | 24.0% ±3.2 pts | 24.3% |
| 65 years and over | 20.3% ±2.7 pts | 21.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 2.3% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.9% ±4.3 pts | 81.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 7.0% ±4.1 pts | 10.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±2.3 pts | 5.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3% ±1.6 pts | 1.4% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.4% ±2.7 pts | 5.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4% ±1.5 pts | 4.3% |
| With a disability | 16.3% ±3.1 pts | 17.0% |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0% ±1.9 pts | 6.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1% ±3.1 pts | 90.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.3% ±4.5 pts | 28.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4% ±2.6 pts | 8.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.5% ±2.4 pts | 91.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 9731 earn?
Half of the 914 households in Census Tract 9731 earn less than $70,417 a year (±$8,722), against $73,720 across Brule County. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9731 | Brule County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,417 ±$8,722 | $73,720 |
| Mean household income | $85,319 ±$7,662 | $92,266 |
| Per capita income | $34,964 ±$3,850 | $36,532 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.7% ±4.6 pts | 10.7% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.9% ±9.5 pts | 6.7% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.1% ±2.2 pts | 6.2% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% ±2.1 pts | 90.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.3% ±4.3 pts | 80.9% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 9731?
Owners occupy 81.6% of Census Tract 9731's occupied homes and renters 18.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $204,600 by its owner (±$23,319). The median renter pays $868 a month including utilities, and 44.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9731 | Brule County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $204,600 ±$23,319 | $216,800 |
| Median gross rent | $868 ±$178 | $835 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.8% ±17.3 pts | 31.5% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,190 ±$71 | $1,450 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.6% ±4.2 pts | 76.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.4% ±4.2 pts | 23.6% |
| Housing units | 1,153 ±72 | 2,367 |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.1% ±3.8 pts | 77.3% |
| Mobile homes | 14.2% ±3.9 pts | 8.7% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.2% ±3.5 pts | 8.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.4% ±5.7 pts | 22.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±2.2 pts | 5.7% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 9731 get to work?
61.6% of Census Tract 9731's workers drive alone and 21.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.4 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9731 | Brule County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.3% ±4.9 pts | 63.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 61.6% ±5.3 pts | 70.5% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% ±3.1 pts | 9.0% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% |
| Walked | 9.3% ±2.9 pts | 6.1% |
| Worked from home | 21.2% ±6.1 pts | 12.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.4 min ±2.3 | 15.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 9731 compare with the other tracts in Brule County?
Brule County has only two tracts, too few for a rank to say anything; the comparison above sets Census Tract 9731 beside the county and the state.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9731?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9731 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections