Britton City, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1328 people, 580 households, and 347 families residing in the city. The population density was 1893.5 people per square mile (731.08/kmē), giving it the 12th most densely populated city among the South Dakota. There were 667 housing units at an average density of 952.9 per square mile (367.92/kmē). The average household size was 2.18 people, and the average family size was 2.88 people. Age range in the city was well distributed with 22.9% under the age of 18, 5% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 26.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males. The median age was 44.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Britton City was 42.1 and 47.8 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 97.82% White, 0% Black or African American, 1.13% American Indian, 0.15% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.83% from two or more races and 0.08% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31148, making its South Dakota's 124th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $37639, it is 165th wealthiest city by median family income in South Dakota. The per capita income for the city was $18327, making it the 48th highest city by per capita income in South Dakota. The median income was $17870, Males had a median income of $26286 versus $13065 for females.
In 2000, 307 pupils and students, of which 48.21% are male and 51.79% are female, 23.12% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.19% nursery or pri school, 7.17% kindergarten, 43.97% elementary school, 32.57% high school and 10.1% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1328 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1328 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1331 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1300 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1267 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1241 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1259 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1270 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1273 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1262 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1266 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Elementary school | 68 | 67 | 135 |
| High school | 54 | 46 | 100 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 25 | 31 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britton city, South Dakota | $31148 | $37639 | $18327 |
| Marshall County, South Dakota | $30567 | $36295 | $15462 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |