Brown County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,606 | — | #2,119 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,528 | +4.5% | #647 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 51.0 years | +31.1% | #175 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $269,100 | -4.5% | #787 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $895 | -23.0% | #1,468 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | -38.2% | #332 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Brown County has a population of 15,606, making it the #2,119 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.0 years, which is 31.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Brown County is $78,528, ranking #647 out of 3,222 counties — 4.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.8% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.
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The median home value in Brown County is $269,100 (-4.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $895/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.6%.
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95.7% of residents in Brown County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% above the national rate.
About Brown County, Indiana
Brown County, Indiana has a total population of 15,606, making it the 2,119th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Brown County is 51.0 years, which is 31.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Brown County is $78,528, which ranks #647 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.
The median home value in Brown County is $269,100, 4.5% below the national median. Renters in Brown County pay a median gross rent of $895 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Brown County, 26.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 39.4 min.
Brown County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%).
All data for Brown County, Indiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.