Brownstown town, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Brownstown town is a small community located in Indiana, within Jackson County. The total population is 3,020. It ranks as the 178th most populous out of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brownstown town is 40.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. 12.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brownstown town is $62,222. 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 9.1%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $138,100. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Brownstown town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brownstown town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 99.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Brownstown 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.