CensusEasy
CITY

Brooksburg

Indiana · 71 residents (2025 est.) · 0.102 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Madison micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Brooksburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,167. Population has grown 50% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $179,200. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
111
+50%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,088 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 725 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.1
+42%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:71 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2958871161451990201020202024Brooksburg
2024111
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,167
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,276
+33%since 2000
from $19,016 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.285
−30%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information1.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,200
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
30.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
85.7%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+230%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
RELATED:See current rent listings in Brooksburg on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(94)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.4%(36)
Diversity Score
32
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+108%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
43.2%
+25.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
+34.9 ptssince 2017
from 63.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Brooksburg

Illinois City
Pop 73
Millwood
Pop 66
Basco
Pop 77
Detroit
Pop 74
Places similar to Brooksburg
Head to head

Compare Brooksburg to nearby cities

BROOKSBURG VS
Madison
Income$61,183+56%
Home value$203,100+13%
Population12,304+17230%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BROOKSBURG VS
La Grange
Income$88,464+126%
Home value$283,200+58%
Population10,669+14927%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BROOKSBURG VS
Charlestown
Income$77,288+97%
Home value$208,300+16%
Population8,802+12297%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BROOKSBURG VS
Burlington
Income$109,308+179%
Home value$254,300+42%
Population18,008+25263%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Brooksburg, Indiana?

Brooksburg, Indiana has about 111 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brooksburg, Indiana?

The typical household in Brooksburg, Indiana earns about $39,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brooksburg, Indiana expensive?

In Brooksburg, Indiana, the median home is worth about $179,200.

How educated are people in Brooksburg, Indiana?

About 1.0% of adults age 25 and over in Brooksburg, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brooksburg, Indiana?

About 14.3% of people in Brooksburg, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brooksburg, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Brooksburg, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Indiana
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Brooksburg with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →