West Brule, SD Demographics

A map of West Brule's Population by Race

West Brule, South Dakota has an estimated population of 471, a large decrease from the 538 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.4% Native American/Other, 6.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Brule, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Brule has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Brule, that probability was 3.3% in 2020 and 12.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Brule is ranked the 157th most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West Brule was ranked the 138th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Brule's White Population

31 residents of West Brule, or 6.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Brule is significantly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. West Brule ranks 472nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Brule's White population has grown from 0 to an estimated 31. White residents' share of West Brule's population has increased from 0.0% to 6.6%.

West Brule is more White than neighboring Fort Thompson (4.3% White), and Stephan (0% White). West Brule is less White than neighboring Lower Brule (7.7% White), Reliance (75.8% White), and Kennebec (93.2% White).

West Brule's Black Population

0 residents of West Brule, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Brule is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. West Brule ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Brule's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of West Brule's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Brule's Asian Population

0 residents of West Brule, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Brule is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. West Brule ranks 176th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Brule's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of West Brule's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Brule's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Brule, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Brule is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Brule ranks 315th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Brule's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Brule's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

West Brule is less Hispanic than neighboring Lower Brule (0.4% Hispanic), and Fort Thompson (0.6% Hispanic).

West Brule's Native American/Other Population

440 residents of West Brule, or 93.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Brule is significantly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. West Brule ranks 4th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Brule's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Brule's population has decreased from 98.3% to 93.4%.

West Brule is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lower Brule (91.9% Native American/Other), Reliance (19% Native American/Other), Fort Thompson (92.5% Native American/Other), Stephan (38.5% Native American/Other), and Kennebec (5.4% Native American/Other).

West Brule's Multiracial Population

0 residents of West Brule, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Brule is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. West Brule ranks 399th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Brule's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Brule's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Brule is less Multiracial than neighboring Reliance (5.2% Multiracial), Fort Thompson (2.6% Multiracial), Stephan (61.5% Multiracial), and Kennebec (1.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.