Brown township is located in Hancock County Indiana. Brown township has a 2024 population of 2,535. Brown township is currently growing at a rate of 1.2% annually and its population has increased by 0.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,521 in 2020.
The average household income in Brown township is $80,341 with a poverty rate of 10.5%. The median age in Brown township is 43.4 years: 38.9 years for males, and 48.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brown township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,619 | 97.98% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 1.05% |
| Other race | 26 | 0.97% |
| 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 | 1,059 | 2.52 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Married | 626 | 3.18 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Non Family | 315 | 1.04 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Male | 83 | 3.14 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 35 | 2.71 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
93.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 94 | 5.01% |
| Associates Degree | 129 | 6.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 160 | 8.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 84 | 4.48% |
| High School Graduate | 941 | 50.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 109 | 5.81% |
| Some College | 359 | 19.14% |
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 | 1,855 | 1,652 | 244 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,500 | $84,286 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,321 | $0 | $70,536 |
| High School Graduate | $51,386 | $58,750 | $33,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $37,813 | $34,375 |
| Overall | $51,250 | $60,833 | $32,750 |
| Some College | $44,375 | $59,583 | $27,847 |
$51,250
Average Earnings
$60,833
Average Male
$32,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.79% of Brown township residents speak only English, while 1.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,608 | 278 | 10.66% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 2 | 14.29% |
| Multiple | 28 | 2 | 7.14% |
10.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.42%
Male Poverty Rate
9.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brown township is Hispanic, with 14.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brown township is Multiple, with 7.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.33% |
| High School | 7.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.54% |
| Female Employed | 5.24% |
| Male Employed | 4.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,048 | $89,114 |
| Households | $63,090 | $80,341 |
| Married Families | $80,224 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,865 | $57,537 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.4%
Male Marriage Rate
62.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
138
Number of Veterans
134
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 138 | 7.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
78.41%
Born in Brown township
99.33%
Native Born
0.67%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
99.33% of Brown township residents were born in the United States, with 78.41% having been born in Indiana. 0.19% 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 | 2,685 | 30 | 1.13% |
| 2028 | 2,655 | 30 | 1.14% |
| 2027 | 2,625 | 30 | 1.16% |
| 2026 | 2,595 | 30 | 1.17% |
| 2025 | 2,565 | 30 | 1.18% |
| 2024 | 2,535 | 30 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 2,505 | 30 | 1.21% |
| 2022 | 2,475 | -54 | -2.14% |
| 2021 | 2,529 | 8 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 2,521 | -159 | -5.93% |
| 2019 | 2,680 | 31 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 2,649 | 25 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 2,624 | 19 | 0.73% |
| 2016 | 2,605 | 28 | 1.09% |
| 2015 | 2,577 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 2,573 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 2,569 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 2,565 | -9 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 2,574 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2,574 | 0 | 0% |