Brookston Town, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 1717 people in the town, organized into 691 households, and 503 families residing in the town. The population density was 2895.8 people per square mile (1118.07/kmē), making it the 32nd most densely populated town in Indiana. There were 723 housing units at an average density of 1225.4 per square mile (473.13/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.48 persons, and the average family size was 2.91 persons. In the town Age distribution was 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 31% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 111.5 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 121.5 females. The median age of the town's population was 35.6 years, The median age of males was 32.7 years, for females the median age was 37.1 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 98.89% White, 0.06% Black or African American, 0.17% American Indian, 0.17% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.52% from two or more races and 0.17% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $41422, making it the 178th wealthiest town by median household income among the Indiana. The median income for a family in the town was $47011, it would be the 204th highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of Indiana. The per capita income for the town was $18291, it would be the 221st highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Indiana. The median income of town was $24191, The median income for males was $31250, compared to $17528 for females.
In 2000, 468 pupils and students, of which 53.21% are male and 46.79% are female, 27.26% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.12% nursery or pri school, 6.41% kindergarten, 43.38% elementary school, 26.92% high school and 15.17% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1717 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1717 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1711 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1693 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1672 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1645 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1627 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1607 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1594 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1579 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1576 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 9 | 29 | 38 |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| Elementary school | 129 | 74 | 203 |
| High school | 67 | 59 | 126 |
| College or graduate school | 26 | 45 | 71 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookston town, Indiana | $41422 | $47011 | $18291 |
| White County, Indiana | $40707 | $46436 | $18323 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |