Brown County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Brown County is located in Indiana with a total population of 15,543. It is the 79th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brown County is 50.9 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brown County is $72,644. This is 4% higher than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $242,500. Housing costs are 20% higher than the state median of $201,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brown County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% 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 93.6%.