Brook is a town located in Newton County Indiana. Brook has a 2024 population of 933. Brook is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -0.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 937 in 2020.
The average household income in Brook is $63,594 with a poverty rate of 9.3%. The median age in Brook is 35.9 years: 34.2 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brook was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 868 | 90.42% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 5.21% |
| Other race | 42 | 4.38% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 344 | 2.79 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Married | 165 | 3.49 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Non Family | 106 | 1.37 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Female | 45 | 2.56 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 28 | 4.43 | 21.4 | 78.6 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
78.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 6.9% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 4.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 53 | 8.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 2.15% |
| High School Graduate | 330 | 50.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 8.59% |
| Some College | 122 | 18.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 586 | 527 | 60 |
| Hispanic | 57 | 23 | 7 |
| Other Race | 20 | 10 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 3 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.93%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 15.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,250 | $32,019 | $65,556 |
| Graduate Degree | $40,625 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,083 | $44,265 | $27,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,350 | $42,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,750 | $45,568 | $27,788 |
| Some College | $51,250 | $54,583 | $42,500 |
$38,750
Average Earnings
$45,568
Average Male
$27,788
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.4% of Brook residents speak only English, while 11.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 773 | 88 | 11.38% |
9.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.68%
Male Poverty Rate
12.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brook is White, with 11.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brook is White, with 11.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.88% |
| High School | 9.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 71.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 54.55% |
| Female Employed | 5.29% |
| Male Employed | 0.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,208 | $74,106 |
| Households | $52,065 | $63,594 |
| Married Families | $79,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,750 | $38,592 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
51
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 10 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 7.29% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 5.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.79%
Born in Brook
89.58%
Native Born
10.42%
Foreign Born
10.42%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
89.58% of Brook residents were born in the United States, with 69.79% having been born in Indiana. 10.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 928 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2028 | 929 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2027 | 930 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2026 | 931 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2025 | 932 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2024 | 933 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 934 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 932 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 932 | -5 | -0.53% |
| 2020 | 937 | -13 | -1.37% |
| 2019 | 950 | -5 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 955 | -8 | -0.83% |
| 2017 | 963 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 963 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 967 | -10 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 977 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 977 | -5 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 982 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 986 | -14 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 1,000 | 0 | 0% |