Demographics & People — Brookston, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,703 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
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| Median Age | 40.0 |
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| Total Households | 695 |
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| Family Households | 416 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0793 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,586 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 11 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 640 |
| German | 397 |
| English | 173 |
| Irish | 170 |
| American | 165 |
| Other groups | 139 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| French (except Basque) | 45 |
| Dutch | 41 |
| Welsh | 40 |
Language
| English Only | 1,572 |
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| Spanish | 40 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,618 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 79 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,288 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Brookston, Indiana.
