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Brook

Indiana · 997 residents · 0.677 sq mi
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Brook has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,985. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
997
−6%since 2000
from 1,062 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,473 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+18%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8699601K1K1K1990201020202024Brook
2024900
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,985
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,881 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,269
+30%since 2000
from $14,826 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.1%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(961)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(92)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.5%(218)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(878)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10%(100)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.3%(33)
Diversity Score29.7%(296)
Diversity Score
30
+45%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.3%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brook, Indiana?

Brook, Indiana has about 997 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brook, Indiana?

The typical household in Brook, Indiana earns about $40,985 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brook, Indiana expensive?

In Brook, Indiana, the median home is worth about $81,200, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Brook, Indiana?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Brook, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brook, Indiana?

About 16.9% of people in Brook, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brook, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Brook, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 98 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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