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Brownstown, IN


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Brownstown, Indiana

Brownstown, Indiana, in Jackson county, is 32 miles SE of Bloomington, Indiana (center to center) and 45 miles N of Louisville, Kentucky. The town contains a population of approximately 2,978.

The People and Families of Brownstown

In Brownstown, about 53% of adults are married.

Brownstown has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brownstown had a median family income of $39,044.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Brownstown favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Brownstown Housing

Brownstown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Brownstown the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Brownstown, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Brownstown, IN

Comparing Brownstown 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
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women75
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Men53
Age of the Population46
Racial Diversity33
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Affordability of Rents57
People Living Alone55
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