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Brookston, IN


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Brookston, Indiana

Brookston, Indiana, in White county, is 12 miles N of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 68 miles NW of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town has a population of 1,717.

The People and Families of Brookston

In Brookston, about 62% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Brookston, since the town is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brookston had a median family income of $47,011.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Brookston gave more campaign money ($3,400) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Brookston Housing

Owners occupy 78% of the housing units in Brookston.

Commuting

In Brookston, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Brookston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Brookston Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Brookston, IN

Comparing Brookston 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 Old99
Well-Paid Single Women87
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men65
Male Share of the Population43
Age of the Population45
Racial Diversity34
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use67
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Housing Recently Built57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Rents44
People Living Alone33
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