Brookston town, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Brookston town is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 1,703. It ranks as the 261st most populous out of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brookston town is 38.0 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brookston town is $62,375. This is 11% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $132,700. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Brookston town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brookston town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Brookston town, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. For official data, visit data.census.gov.