Brook, Indiana
Brook: Town in Indiana, United States
About
Brook is a town located in the county of Newton in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 997 and a population density of 573 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 941 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Brook
| Population : | 941 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Newton County |
| Postal code : | 47922 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 219 |
| Area : | 1.74 km2 |
| Altitude : | 653 feet / 199 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:20:45 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 541 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brook is located at 40°51'59"N 87°21'49"W (40.8664300, -87.3636400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Brook decreased by 5.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 997 | - | census |
| 2011 | 986 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 982 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 977 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 977 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 967 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 964 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 963 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 959 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 955 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 941 | -1.49% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 27,619 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 26,569 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 28,633 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 26,563 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.1% |
| White only, percent : | 84.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 83.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,587 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.6% |
Brook zip code is 47922.
County name: Newton, County
fips: 18111
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $358,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,212 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $734 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,597 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,133 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.80 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.1% |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $95,675 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,047 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 972.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 27.32 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 815,510 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $113,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,305 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $503 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $875 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1,996 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 682,282 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.54 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,238,773 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,420,402 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 56,638,522 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 17,409,409 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,713 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,301 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,282 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 32,575 |
| 2019 total employment : | 661,250 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 38,340,269 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 132,583 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 151,746 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 69,371 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 71,897 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 70,996 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 77,652 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 12,688 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 134,610 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,974.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 612.08 |
Schools in Brook
College & universities near Brook, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146348 | Kankakee Community College | Kankakee (IL) | 60901 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Brook, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| REN | Rensselaer | 619 North Cullen Street | RAIL |
| KKI | Kankakee | 199 South East Ave. | RAIL |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
Other cities in Newton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Newton County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Roselawn | 4,131 | City in Indiana, United States of America |
| Kentland | 1,650 | City in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Morocco | 1,086 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Goodland | 979 | Human settlement in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Newton | 776 | City in Newton County, Mississippi |
| Mount Ayr | 116 | Human settlement in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America |
