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Brookston

Indiana · 1,554 residents · 0.66 sq mi
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Brookston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,731. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,554
−9%since 2000
from 1,717 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,355 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 2,602 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+6%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Brookston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,731
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,422 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,277
Unchangedsince 2000
from $18,291 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+21%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,679)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(25)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(72)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,497)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(40)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.2%(19)
Diversity Score9.6%(150)
Diversity Score
10
+131%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brookston, Indiana?

Brookston, Indiana has about 1,554 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brookston, Indiana?

The typical household in Brookston, Indiana earns about $37,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookston, Indiana expensive?

In Brookston, Indiana, the median home is worth about $91,200, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Brookston, Indiana?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Brookston, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookston, Indiana?

About 17.0% of people in Brookston, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brookston, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Brookston, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 258 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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