Brownsburg, Indiana

Brownsburg is a town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. The population was 21,285 at the 2010 Census, an increase from 14,520 in 2000.[6] As of 2019 the estimated population was 27,001.[3]

Brownsburg, Indiana
Town
Motto(s): 
"Community on the Move"
Location of Brownsburg in Hendricks County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 39°50′31″N 86°23′44″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHendricks
Area
 • Total15.80 sq mi (40.91 km2)
 • Land15.71 sq mi (40.69 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2)
Elevation
879 ft (268 m)
Population
 • Total21,285
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
27,001
 • Density1,649.33/sq mi (636.79/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46112
Area code(s)317
FIPS code18-08416[4]
GNIS feature ID0431646[5]
Websitewww.brownsburg.org

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Brownsburg has a total area of 11.16 square miles (28.90 km2), of which 11.08 square miles (28.70 km2) (or 99.28%) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) (or 0.72%) is water.[7][8] White Lick Creek, a tributary of the White River, flows from north to south through the town, passing just west of the town center.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1850132—
1870551—
188066721.1%
1890623−6.6%
19006768.5%
191087629.6%
19201,06321.3%
19301,042−2.0%
19401,1369.0%
19501,57838.9%
19604,478183.8%
19705,75128.4%
19806,2428.5%
19907,62822.2%
200014,52090.4%
201021,28546.6%
Est. 201927,001[3]26.9%
Source: US Census Bureau

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 21,285 people, 7,948 households, and 5,816 families in the town. The population density was 1,921.0 inhabitants per square mile (741.7/km2). There were 8,376 housing units at an average density of 756.0 per square mile (291.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.4% White, 2.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0%.[2]

Of the 7,948 households 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.4% of households were one person and 8.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the town was 36 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 14,520 people, and 5,366 households residing in the town. The population density was 1,983.5 people per square mile (765.9/km2). There were 5,574 housing units at an average density of 761.4 per square mile (294.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.44% White, 0.32% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18%.[4] Of the 5,366 households 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.8% of households were one person and 8.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.10.

The age distribution was 29.2% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median household income was $63,629 and the median income for a family was $74,245. Males had a median income of $56,240 versus $38,685 for females. The per capita income for the town was $33,196. About 1.5% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public schools

Brownsburg Community School Corporation maintains all public schools in Brownsburg.

Private schools

Public library

The town has a lending library, the Brownsburg Public Library.[9]

Notable people

Neighboring communities

References
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  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "U.S Census Bureau American Fact Finder". Archived from the original on 2015-03-11.
  7. "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
  8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. "Indiana public library directory" (PDF). Indiana State Library. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  10. https://www.teamusa.org/usa-cycling/athletes/Chloe-Dygert
  11. Chris Estridge (1989-09-21). "Chris Estridge Profile - IUHOOSIERS.COM - Indiana University Athletics". Iuhoosiers.Com. Archived from the original on 2012-09-28. Retrieved 2012-08-21.
  12. "Brownsburg People: Pitchers, Racers, and Quarterbacks - FunCityFinder". brownsburg-indiana.funcityfinder.com. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
  13. "Mike Vanderjagt: Colts Kicker from Canada - FunCityFinder". brownsburg-indiana.funcityfinder.com. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
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