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Brook

Indiana · 939 residents · 0.677 sq mi
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Brook has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,689. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,800. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
939
−12%since 2000
from 1,062 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,387 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+9%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8699601K1K1K1990201020202024Brook
2024900
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,689
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,881 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,472
+31%since 2000
from $14,826 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(716)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(174)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other2.8%(26)
Diversity Score44.6%(419)
Diversity Score
45
+117%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.4%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brook, Indiana?

Brook, Indiana has about 939 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brook, Indiana?

The typical household in Brook, Indiana earns about $42,689 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 $77,800, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Brook, Indiana?

About 4.5% 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 21.7% 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 40 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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