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Brook, IN


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Brook, Indiana

Brook, Indiana, in Newton county, is 40 miles NW of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 70 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. About 1,062 people people live in Brook.

The People and Families of Brook

In Brook, about 61% of adults are married. The people of Brook spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brook had a median family income of $38,958.

Brook Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Brook, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Brook, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Brook, IN

Comparing Brook to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity78
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens44
Well-Paid Single Men31
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income53
People in Middle Class or Better42
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
People Living Alone22
Housing Recently Built11
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