Brown County, IN

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Brown County Overview

15,513
TOTAL POPULATION
7,767
MALE POPULATION
7,746
FEMALE POPULATION
100.27
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.73
FEMALES / 100 MALES
50.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,792
PER CAPITA INCOME
$85,791
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$73,933
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
38.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,622
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
7,625
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Brown County Area Codes

Race in Brown County

The most populous races in Brown County are White / Caucasian (14,896 | 96.0%), Hispanic or Latino (324 | 2.1%), and Two or more Races (293 | 1.9%).
Race in Brown County
Race# Population% Population
Asian880.6%
Black / African American920.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific560.4%
Hispanic or Latino3242.1%
Native / Alaskan540.4%
White / Caucasian14,89696.0%
Two or more Races2931.9%
Some other Race340.2%
Total15,513100.0%

Ancestry in Brown County

The most populous ancestries reported in Brown County are German (3,258 | 21.0%), English (2,315 | 14.9%), American (1,742 | 11.2%), Irish (1,741 | 11.2%), and European (448 | 2.9%), together accounting for 61.3% of all Brown County residents.
Ancestry in Brown County
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1,74211.2%
Australian60.0%
Belgian90.1%
Blackfeet180.1%
British570.4%
Burmese30.0%
Canadian260.2%
Cherokee590.4%
Czech550.4%
Danish170.1%
Dutch1480.9%
Eastern European160.1%
English2,31514.9%
European4482.9%
French3031.9%
French American Indian30.0%
French Canadian520.3%
German3,25821.0%
Greek150.1%
Hungarian360.2%
Indonesian600.4%
Irish1,74111.2%
Iroquois80.1%
Italian2831.8%
Korean460.3%
Lithuanian370.2%
Mexican1190.8%
Navajo410.3%
Northern European180.1%
Norwegian1440.9%
Polish4062.6%
Portuguese90.1%
Romanian70.1%
Russian160.1%
Samoan560.4%
Scandinavian40.0%
Scotch-Irish1010.6%
Scottish4162.7%
Slavic150.1%
Slovak60.0%
Slovene100.1%
Spaniard1360.9%
Spanish690.4%
Swedish850.5%
Swiss530.3%
Welsh1440.9%
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Immigrants in Brown County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Brown County came from Europe (150 | 1.0%), Northern Europe (99 | 0.6%), Asia (88 | 0.6%), South Eastern Asia (87 | 0.6%), and Latin America (50 | 0.3%), together accounting for 3.1% of all Brown County residents.
Immigrants in Brown County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia880.6%
Brazil90.1%
Central America410.3%
Eastern Asia10.0%
England110.1%
Europe1501.0%
Germany250.2%
Korea10.0%
Latin America500.3%
Mexico410.3%
Northern Europe990.6%
Philippines270.2%
Scotland200.1%
South America90.1%
South Eastern Asia870.6%
Southern Europe260.2%
Spain260.2%
Western Europe250.2%
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Sex and Age in Brown County

Sex and Age in Brown County

The most populous age groups in Brown County are 60 to 64 Years (809 | 10.4%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (864 | 11.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Brown County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years314 (4.0%)319 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Years288 (3.7%)285 (3.7%)
10 to 14 Years409 (5.3%)480 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years442 (5.7%)333 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Years348 (4.5%)377 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Years408 (5.2%)360 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years354 (4.6%)346 (4.5%)
35 to 39 Years359 (4.6%)337 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Years467 (6.0%)410 (5.3%)
45 to 49 Years505 (6.5%)439 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years544 (7.0%)627 (8.1%)
55 to 59 Years609 (7.8%)540 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years809 (10.4%)864 (11.2%)
65 to 69 Years555 (7.1%)719 (9.3%)
70 to 74 Years704 (9.1%)557 (7.2%)
75 to 79 Years371 (4.8%)338 (4.4%)
80 to 84 Years144 (1.8%)231 (3.0%)
85 Years and over137 (1.8%)184 (2.4%)
Total7,767 (100.0%)7,746 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Brown County

Median Family Size in Brown County

The median family size in Brown County is 2.62 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,215 | 84.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.64 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (278 | 5.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.28 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Brown County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,215 (84.4%)2.64
Single Male/Father278 (5.6%)2.28
Single Female/Mother499 (10.0%)2.62
Total Families4,992 (100.0%)2.62

Median Household Size in Brown County

The median household size in Brown County is 2.34 persons per household, with single female/mother households (499 | 7.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.86 persons per household. non-family households (1,588 | 24.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Brown County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,215 (64.1%)2.70
Single Male/Father278 (4.2%)2.62
Single Female/Mother499 (7.6%)2.86
Non-family1,588 (24.1%)1.16
Total Households6,580 (100.0%)2.34

Household Size by Marriage Status in Brown County

Out of a total of 6,580 households in Brown County, 4,992 (75.9%) are family households, while 1,588 (24.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,925, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,373.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Brown County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,373 (20.9%)
2-Person Households2,925 (44.5%)192 (2.9%)
3-Person Households902 (13.7%)6 (0.1%)
4-Person Households713 (10.8%)17 (0.3%)
5-Person Households246 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households146 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households60 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,992 (75.9%)1,588 (24.1%)

Female Fertility in Brown County

Fertility by Age in Brown County

Average fertility rate in Brown County is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 113.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Brown County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years122 (81.9%)113.0
35 to 50 years27 (18.1%)20.0
Total149 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brown County

86.6% of women with births (149) in Brown County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 40.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 7.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brown County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years113 (92.6%)9 (7.4%)
35 to 50 years16 (59.3%)11 (40.7%)
Total129 (86.6%)20 (13.4%)

Fertility by Education in Brown County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Brown County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma9 (6.0%)13.0
College or Associate's Degree77 (51.7%)72.0
Bachelor's Degree63 (42.3%)135.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total149 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brown County

13.4% of women with births in Brown County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brown County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree66 (85.7%)11 (14.3%)
Bachelor's Degree63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total129 (86.6%)20 (13.4%)

Income in Brown County

Income Overview in Brown County

Per Capita Income in Brown County is $40,792, while median incomes of families and households are $85,791 and $73,933 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income15,513$40,792
Median Family Income4,992$85,791
Mean Family Income4,992$99,766
Median Household Income6,580$73,933
Mean Household Income6,580$95,212
Income Deficit4,992$8,622
Wage / Income Gap (%)15,51338.45%
Wage / Income Gap ($)15,51361.55¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index15,5130.44

Earnings by Sex in Brown County

Average Earnings in Brown County are $40,048, $51,250 for men and $31,544 for women, a difference of 38.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Brown County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,330 (53.3%)$51,250
Female3,787 (46.7%)$31,544
Total8,117 (100.0%)$40,048

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brown County

The most common earnings brackets in Brown County are $100,000+ for men (707 | 16.3%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (430 | 11.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brown County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less262 (6.0%)256 (6.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99983 (1.9%)265 (7.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499146 (3.4%)176 (4.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999128 (3.0%)83 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49974 (1.7%)160 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999180 (4.2%)57 (1.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49928 (0.6%)96 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999144 (3.3%)186 (4.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49977 (1.8%)200 (5.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999143 (3.3%)107 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999227 (5.2%)213 (5.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999156 (3.6%)320 (8.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99957 (1.3%)229 (6.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999226 (5.2%)190 (5.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999191 (4.4%)173 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999102 (2.4%)89 (2.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999467 (10.8%)251 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999387 (8.9%)112 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999545 (12.6%)430 (11.4%)
$100,000+707 (16.3%)194 (5.1%)
Total4,330 (100.0%)3,787 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brown County

Average earnings in Brown County are $58,159 for men and $34,325 for women, a difference of 41.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $112,667, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,917. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $87,661, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $15,991.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brown County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,917$15,991
High School Diploma$52,247$19,702
College or Associate's Degree$56,071$37,746
Bachelor's Degree$65,590$44,792
Graduate Degree$112,667$87,661
Total$58,159$34,325

Family Income in Brown County

Family Income Brackets in Brown County

According to the Brown County family income data, there are 1,123 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.5% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 60 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Brown County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000601.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991703.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991853.7%
$25,000 to $34,9993006.0%
$35,000 to $49,99955411.1%
$50,000 to $74,99983916.8%
$75,000 to $99,99994819.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991,12322.5%
$150,000 to $199,9993947.9%
$200,000+4198.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brown County

6-person families (161 | 3.2%) account for the highest median family income in Brown County with $98,237 per family, while 2-person families (2,998 | 60.1%) have the highest median income of $40,134 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brown County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,998 (60.1%)$80,268
3-Person Families874 (17.5%)$86,506
4-Person Families757 (15.2%)$84,241
5-Person Families191 (3.8%)$97,284
6-Person Families161 (3.2%)$98,237
7+ Person Families11 (0.2%)$0
Total4,992 (100.0%)$85,791

Family Income by Number of Earners in Brown County

The median family income in Brown County is $85,791, with families comprising 3+ earners (457) having the highest median family income of $126,509, while families with no earners (1,126) have the lowest median family income of $49,063, accounting for 9.1% and 22.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Brown County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,126 (22.6%)$49,063
1 Earner1,457 (29.2%)$75,129
2 Earners1,952 (39.1%)$101,500
3+ Earners457 (9.1%)$126,509
Total4,992 (100.0%)$85,791

Household Income in Brown County

Household Income Brackets in Brown County

With 1,250 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Brown County, accounting for 19.0% of all households. In contrast, only 178 households (2.7%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Brown County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001782.7%
$10,000 to $14,9992634.0%
$15,000 to $24,9994476.8%
$25,000 to $34,9995929.0%
$35,000 to $49,99978311.9%
$50,000 to $74,9991,05916.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991,00715.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991,25019.0%
$150,000 to $199,9994546.9%
$200,000+5468.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Brown County

The median household income in Brown County is $73,933, with the highest median household income of $94,762 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,594 households (39.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 138 households (2.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Brown County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years138 (2.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,275 (19.4%)$85,854
45 to 64 Years2,594 (39.4%)$94,762
65+ Years2,573 (39.1%)$52,072
Total6,580 (100.0%)$73,933

Poverty in Brown County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brown County

With 6.5% poverty level for males and 9.9% for females among the residents of Brown County, under 5 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 73 males (24.7%) and 154 females (20.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brown County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years73 (24.7%)45 (14.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)11 (19.3%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)48 (14.4%)
12 to 14 Years35 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years22 (19.3%)6 (9.0%)
16 and 17 Years10 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years5 (1.0%)77 (17.1%)
25 to 34 Years45 (5.9%)35 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years33 (4.0%)154 (20.6%)
45 to 54 Years95 (9.1%)81 (7.6%)
55 to 64 Years87 (6.2%)121 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years53 (4.2%)94 (7.4%)
75 Years and over37 (5.9%)79 (11.7%)
Total495 (6.5%)751 (9.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brown County

According to the poverty statistics in Brown County, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brown County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years222 (75.2%)274 (85.9%)
5 Years42 (100.0%)46 (80.7%)
6 to 11 Years359 (100.0%)285 (85.6%)
12 to 14 Years228 (86.7%)313 (100.0%)
15 Years92 (80.7%)61 (91.0%)
16 and 17 Years169 (94.4%)192 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years491 (99.0%)373 (82.9%)
25 to 34 Years717 (94.1%)671 (95.0%)
35 to 44 Years787 (96.0%)593 (79.4%)
45 to 54 Years954 (90.9%)985 (92.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,326 (93.8%)1,278 (91.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,200 (95.8%)1,168 (92.5%)
75 Years and over589 (94.1%)599 (88.3%)
Total7,176 (93.5%)6,838 (90.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brown County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Brown County show that 4.3% or 180 of the total 4,215 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 5.2%, comprising of 157 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brown County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,886 (94.8%)157 (5.2%)
1 or 2 Children957 (97.7%)23 (2.4%)
3 or 4 Children192 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,035 (95.7%)180 (4.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brown County

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brown County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)7 (4.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)95 (34.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)53 (84.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)155 (31.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brown County

The poverty data for Brown County shows that 180 of the married-couple family households (4.3%) and 155 of the single-parent households (20.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 157 households (5.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 household (70.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brown County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children157 (5.2%)7 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children23 (2.4%)95 (19.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)53 (70.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total180 (4.3%)155 (20.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Brown County

Employment by Class of Employer in Brown County

Among the 7,134 employed individuals in Brown County, private company employees (4,887 | 68.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (602 | 8.4%), and local government employees (511 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Brown County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,88768.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2253.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6028.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations4436.2%
Local Government Employees5117.2%
State Government Employees3284.6%
Federal Government Employees1381.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total7,134100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Brown County

According to the labor force statistics for Brown County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (13,237), 57.6% or 7,625 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 297 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.3% or 678 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.2% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Brown County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years245 (41.2%)31 (12.7%)
20 to 24 Years605 (83.4%)41 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years678 (88.3%)82 (12.1%)
30 to 34 Years577 (82.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,309 (83.2%)20 (1.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,758 (83.1%)86 (4.9%)
55 to 59 Years904 (78.7%)20 (2.2%)
60 to 64 Years907 (54.2%)8 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years603 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over38 (2.7%)5 (13.2%)
Total7,625 (57.6%)297 (3.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brown County

According to labor force statistics for Brown County, 76.8% of individuals (6,127) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (7,978) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 214 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 81.8% or 1,647 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.1% or 173 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brown County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School398 (69.7%)17 (3.0%)
High School Diploma1,952 (71.1%)33 (1.2%)
College / Associate Degree2,134 (80.6%)214 (8.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,647 (81.8%)10 (0.5%)
Total6,127 (76.8%)279 (3.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Brown County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brown County are Management (775 | 10.6%), Community & Social Service (522 | 7.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (522 | 7.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (485 | 6.6%), and Health Technologists (392 | 5.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Brown County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brown County, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (97.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (85.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (91.3%), Health Technologists (79.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Brown County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management503 (64.9%)272 (35.1%)
Business & Financial119 (32.0%)253 (68.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science416 (85.8%)69 (14.2%)
Computers & Mathematics170 (73.0%)63 (27.0%)
Architecture & Engineering200 (97.1%)6 (2.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 165 (31.6%)357 (68.4%)
Education, Arts & Media95 (51.1%)91 (48.9%)
Legal Services & Support25 (24.5%)77 (75.5%)
Education Instruction & Library11 (8.7%)115 (91.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment34 (31.5%)74 (68.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating117 (22.4%)405 (77.6%)
Health Technologists79 (20.2%)313 (79.8%)
Total (Category)1,320 (49.3%)1,356 (50.7%)
Total (Overall)3,887 (53.0%)3,442 (47.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Brown County are Food Preparation & Serving (429 | 5.9%), Healthcare Support (364 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (332 | 4.5%), Personal Care & Service (176 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (146 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Brown County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Brown County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (96.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (94.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (94.0%), Personal Care & Service (91.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Brown County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support22 (6.0%)342 (94.0%)
Security & Protection141 (96.6%)5 (3.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention88 (94.6%)5 (5.4%)
Law Enforcement53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving196 (45.7%)233 (54.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance152 (45.8%)180 (54.2%)
Personal Care & Service15 (8.5%)161 (91.5%)
Total (Category)526 (36.3%)921 (63.6%)
Total (Overall)3,887 (53.0%)3,442 (47.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Brown County are Office & Administration (745 | 10.2%), and Sales & Related (587 | 8.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Brown County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Brown County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related179 (30.5%)408 (69.5%)
Office & Administration151 (20.3%)594 (79.7%)
Total (Category)330 (24.8%)1,002 (75.2%)
Total (Overall)3,887 (53.0%)3,442 (47.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Brown County are Construction & Extraction (648 | 8.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (257 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (58 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Brown County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Brown County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction642 (99.1%)6 (0.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair257 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)957 (99.4%)6 (0.6%)
Total (Overall)3,887 (53.0%)3,442 (47.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Brown County are Production (556 | 7.6%), Transportation (227 | 3.1%), and Material Moving (128 | 1.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Brown County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Brown County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production401 (72.1%)155 (27.9%)
Transportation225 (99.1%)2 (0.9%)
Material Moving128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)754 (82.8%)157 (17.2%)
Total (Overall)3,887 (53.0%)3,442 (47.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Brown County

Employment Industries in Brown County

The major employment industries in Brown County include Manufacturing (1,285 | 17.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (981 | 13.4%), Retail Trade (859 | 11.7%), Construction (762 | 10.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (526 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Brown County

Employment Industries by Sex in Brown County

The Brown County industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (96.5%), Construction (92.8%), and Manufacturing (78.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (84.5%), Finance & Insurance (71.8%), and Educational Services (67.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Brown County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting137 (96.5%)5 (3.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction707 (92.8%)55 (7.2%)
Manufacturing1,012 (78.7%)273 (21.2%)
Wholesale Trade58 (60.4%)38 (39.6%)
Retail Trade319 (37.1%)540 (62.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing224 (78.3%)62 (21.7%)
Utilities48 (55.8%)38 (44.2%)
Information41 (62.1%)25 (37.9%)
Finance & Insurance85 (28.2%)216 (71.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing42 (58.3%)30 (41.7%)
Professional & Scientific159 (52.0%)147 (48.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support125 (57.3%)93 (42.7%)
Educational Services126 (32.8%)258 (67.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance152 (15.5%)829 (84.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation52 (37.1%)88 (62.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services193 (36.7%)333 (63.3%)
Public Administration203 (44.1%)257 (55.9%)
Total3,887 (53.0%)3,442 (47.0%)

Education in Brown County

School Enrollment in Brown County

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,610 students in Brown County are middle school (789 | 30.2%), high school (683 | 26.2%), and college / undergraduate (414 | 15.9%).
School Enrollment in Brown County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1636.2%
Kindergarten883.4%
Elementary School40515.5%
Middle School78930.2%
High School68326.2%
College / Undergraduate41415.9%
Graduate / Professional682.6%
Total2,610100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brown County

Out of a total of 2,610 students who are enrolled in schools in Brown County, 277 (10.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,333 (89.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 23 (14.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 111 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brown County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds76 (89.4%)9 (10.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old448 (89.8%)51 (10.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds768 (86.7%)118 (13.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds494 (90.0%)55 (10.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds143 (97.3%)4 (2.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds160 (90.4%)17 (9.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over133 (85.3%)23 (14.7%)
Total2,333 (89.4%)277 (10.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brown County

Education (550 | 15.3%), science & technology (487 | 13.5%), business (446 | 12.4%), engineering (338 | 9.4%), and social sciences (278 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 3,598 individuals in Brown County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brown County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1253.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2025.6%
Physical & Health Sciences1062.9%
Psychology1113.1%
Social Sciences2787.7%
Engineering3389.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies320.9%
Science & Technology48713.5%
Business44612.4%
Education55015.3%
Literature & Languages2346.5%
Liberal Arts & History2396.6%
Visual & Performing Arts1383.8%
Communications1734.8%
Arts & Humanities1393.9%
Total3,598100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Brown County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brown County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Brown County are males with 2 vehicles (1,242, accounting for 33.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,042, making up 36.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brown County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle43 (1.1%)65 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle450 (12.0%)401 (11.8%)
2 Vehicles1,242 (33.2%)1,042 (30.7%)
3 Vehicles989 (26.4%)972 (28.7%)
4 Vehicles511 (13.7%)613 (18.1%)
5 or more Vehicles507 (13.6%)298 (8.8%)
Total3,742 (100.0%)3,391 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Brown County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Brown County are 45 to 59 minutes (1,066 commuters, 16.5%), 30 to 34 minutes (963 commuters, 14.9%), and 20 to 24 minutes (787 commuters, 12.2%).
Commute Time in Brown County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes971.5%
5 to 9 Minutes4326.7%
10 to 14 Minutes6149.5%
15 to 19 Minutes5879.1%
20 to 24 Minutes78712.2%
25 to 29 Minutes2834.4%
30 to 34 Minutes96314.9%
35 to 39 Minutes2003.1%
40 to 44 Minutes4316.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1,06616.5%
60 to 89 Minutes68010.5%
90 or more Minutes3134.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Brown County

The most common commute times in Brown County are 45 to 59 minutes (537 commuters, 16.0%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (529 commuters, 17.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Brown County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes13 (0.4%)84 (2.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes153 (4.5%)279 (9.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes345 (10.2%)269 (8.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes227 (6.7%)360 (11.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes320 (9.5%)467 (15.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes94 (2.8%)189 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes527 (15.7%)436 (14.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes93 (2.8%)107 (3.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes292 (8.7%)139 (4.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes537 (16.0%)529 (17.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes492 (14.6%)188 (6.1%)
90 or more Minutes273 (8.1%)40 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brown County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Brown County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (423, 12.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (464, 15.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brown County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM297 (8.8%)21 (0.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM211 (6.3%)91 (2.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM164 (4.9%)118 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM423 (12.6%)260 (8.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM231 (6.9%)254 (8.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM310 (9.2%)464 (15.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM352 (10.5%)383 (12.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM281 (8.4%)257 (8.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM122 (3.6%)304 (9.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM172 (5.1%)169 (5.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM80 (2.4%)122 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM71 (2.1%)223 (7.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM410 (12.2%)140 (4.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM242 (7.2%)281 (9.1%)
Total3,366 (100.0%)3,087 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Brown County

Occupancy by Ownership in Brown County

Of the total 6,580 dwellings in Brown County, owner-occupied units account for 5,633 (85.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 947 (14.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Brown County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5,63385.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units94714.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units6,580100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Brown County

Occupancy by Household Size in Brown County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,37320.9%
2-Person Household3,11747.4%
3-Person Household90813.8%
4+ Person Household1,18218.0%
Total Housing Units6,580100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brown County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brown County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,085 (79.0%)288 (21.0%)
2-Person Household2,821 (90.5%)296 (9.5%)
3-Person Household692 (76.2%)216 (23.8%)
4+ Person Household1,035 (87.6%)147 (12.4%)
Total Housing Units5,633 (85.6%)947 (14.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brown County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brown County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School316 (70.9%)130 (29.1%)
High School Diploma1,749 (85.5%)297 (14.5%)
College/Associate Degree1,722 (82.7%)361 (17.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,846 (92.1%)159 (7.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brown County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brown County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6209.4%
35 to 44 Years79312.0%
45 to 54 Years98915.0%
55 to 64 Years1,60524.4%
65 to 74 Years1,64925.1%
75 to 84 Years73611.2%
85 Years and Over1882.9%
Total6,580100.0%

Housing Finances in Brown County

Median Income by Occupancy in Brown County

Median Income by Occupancy in Brown County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied5,633 (85.6%)$82,363
Renter-Occupied947 (14.4%)$33,210
Average6,580 (100.0%)$73,933

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brown County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brown County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00067 (1.2%)56 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99946 (0.8%)11 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $14,999122 (2.2%)144 (15.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999102 (1.8%)127 (13.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999175 (3.1%)41 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999463 (8.2%)126 (13.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999627 (11.1%)158 (16.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999969 (17.2%)91 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999927 (16.5%)80 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,144 (20.3%)107 (11.3%)
$150,000 or more991 (17.6%)6 (0.6%)
Total5,633 (100.0%)947 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brown County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brown County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300298 (5.3%)38 (4.0%)
$300 to $499781 (13.9%)3 (0.3%)
$500 to $7991,132 (20.1%)212 (22.4%)
$800 to $999690 (12.2%)303 (32.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,480 (26.3%)305 (32.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999526 (9.3%)29 (3.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499418 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999208 (3.7%)4 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more100 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,633 (100.0%)947 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Brown County

Housing Structures in Brown County

Housing Structures in Brown County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,73087.1%
Single Unit, Attached1292.0%
2 Unit Apartments1131.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments370.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments580.9%
10 or more Apartments2013.0%
Mobile Home / Other3124.7%
Total6,580100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brown County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brown County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached5,376 (93.8%)354 (6.2%)
Single Unit, Attached25 (19.4%)104 (80.6%)
2 Unit Apartments9 (8.0%)104 (92.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments19 (51.3%)18 (48.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)58 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments4 (2.0%)197 (98.0%)
Mobile Home / Other200 (64.1%)112 (35.9%)
Total5,633 (85.6%)947 (14.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brown County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brown County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room19 (0.3%)11 (1.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms250 (4.4%)257 (27.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,919 (34.1%)459 (48.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,144 (38.1%)151 (16.0%)
8 or more Rooms1,301 (23.1%)69 (7.3%)
Total5,633 (100.0%)947 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brown County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brown County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas946 (16.8%)114 (12.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,943 (34.5%)124 (13.1%)
Electricity1,977 (35.1%)625 (66.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene122 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels631 (11.2%)84 (8.9%)
No Fuel Used14 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,633 (100.0%)947 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Brown County

Household Vehicle Usage in Brown County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle154 (2.7%)78 (8.2%)
1 Vehicle942 (16.7%)593 (62.6%)
2 Vehicles2,129 (37.8%)161 (17.0%)
3 or more Vehicles2,408 (42.7%)115 (12.1%)
Total5,633 (100.0%)947 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Brown County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Brown County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,1583,475
Median Property Value$219,000$233,500
Median Household Income$61,515$614
Monthly Housing Costs$518$100
Real Estate Taxes$1,055$92

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brown County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brown County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000156 (7.2%)73 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999160 (7.4%)158 (4.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,218 (56.4%)1,977 (56.9%)
$300,000 to $499,999363 (16.8%)794 (22.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999212 (9.8%)345 (9.9%)
$750,000 to $999,99945 (2.1%)101 (2.9%)
$1,000,000 or more4 (0.2%)27 (0.8%)
Total2,158 (100.0%)3,475 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brown County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brown County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00086 (4.0%)104 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999218 (10.1%)27 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999235 (10.9%)181 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999285 (13.2%)228 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999429 (19.9%)342 (9.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999163 (7.5%)540 (15.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999365 (16.9%)764 (22.0%)
$150,000 or more377 (17.5%)779 (22.4%)
Total2,158 (100.0%)3,475 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brown County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brown County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x663 (30.7%)86,947 (2,502.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x278 (12.9%)1,019 (29.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x380 (17.6%)816 (23.5%)
4.0x or more817 (37.9%)467 (13.4%)
Total2,158 (100.0%)3,475 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brown County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brown County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800675 (31.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499855 (39.6%)1,132 (32.6%)
$800 to $1,499564 (26.1%)988 (28.4%)
Total2,158 (100.0%)3,475 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Brown County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brown County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brown County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years729 (94.8%)40 (5.2%)
6 to 18 Years1,857 (91.9%)163 (8.1%)
19 to 25 Years915 (89.3%)110 (10.7%)
26 to 34 Years1,083 (87.0%)162 (13.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,323 (84.4%)244 (15.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,852 (87.6%)263 (12.4%)
55 to 64 Years2,632 (93.6%)180 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,505 (99.6%)10 (0.4%)
75 Years and older1,304 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,200 (92.4%)1,172 (7.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brown County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brown County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born729 (94.8%)40 (5.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,857 (91.9%)163 (8.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen915 (89.3%)110 (10.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brown County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brown County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,344 (89.4%)160 (10.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,232 (91.2%)215 (8.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,123 (87.5%)303 (12.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,565 (93.9%)166 (6.1%)
$100,000 and over5,931 (94.8%)328 (5.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brown County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brown County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6232 (30.2%)529 (68.8%)
6 to 18 Years596 (29.5%)1,288 (63.8%)
19 to 25 Years149 (14.5%)766 (74.7%)
25 to 34 Years244 (19.6%)866 (69.6%)
35 to 44 Years308 (19.7%)1,022 (65.2%)
45 to 54 Years223 (10.5%)1,634 (77.3%)
55 to 64 Years532 (18.9%)2,247 (79.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,430 (96.6%)1,396 (55.5%)
75 Years and over1,304 (100.0%)883 (67.7%)
Total6,018 (39.2%)10,631 (69.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brown County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brown County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years18 (1.8%)84 (8.2%)
18 to 34 Years77 (6.1%)96 (8.3%)
35 to 64 Years569 (17.3%)414 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years440 (35.1%)310 (24.6%)
75 Years and over302 (48.2%)196 (28.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Brown County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Brown County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years265 (8.1%)128 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years235 (18.8%)96 (7.6%)
75 Years and over149 (23.8%)69 (10.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Brown County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)19 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years33 (1.0%)58 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years118 (9.4%)64 (5.1%)
75 Years and over37 (5.9%)57 (8.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Brown County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years18 (1.8%)73 (7.1%)
18 to 34 Years28 (2.2%)63 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years77 (2.4%)139 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years56 (4.5%)25 (2.0%)
75 Years and over51 (8.2%)43 (6.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Brown County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)23 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years279 (8.5%)155 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years165 (13.2%)213 (16.9%)
75 Years and over165 (26.4%)89 (13.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Brown County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years20 (1.6%)11 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years36 (1.1%)36 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years44 (3.5%)80 (6.3%)
75 Years and over68 (10.9%)36 (5.3%)

Technology Access in Brown County

Computing Device Access in Brown County

Computing Device Access in Brown County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5,03576.5%
Smartphone5,76887.7%
Tablet4,03161.3%
No Computing Device4356.6%
Total6,580100.0%

Internet Access in Brown County

Internet Access in Brown County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet280.4%
Broadband Home3,64955.5%
Cellular Data Only1,53323.3%
Satellite Internet77111.7%
No Internet83712.7%
Total6,580100.0%

Brown County Summary

Brown County, Indiana is located in the south-central part of the state, and is part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. It is bordered by Monroe, Jackson, Bartholomew, Johnson, Morgan, and Lawrence counties. The county seat is Nashville, and the county was named for General Jacob Brown, a hero of the War of 1812.

History

Brown County was formed in 1836 from parts of Monroe, Jackson, and Bartholomew counties. The county was named for General Jacob Brown, a hero of the War of 1812. The first settlers arrived in the area in the early 1800s, and the county was officially organized in 1836.
The county was largely agricultural in its early years, with corn, wheat, and livestock being the main crops. The county also had a thriving timber industry, with the White River providing an easy means of transportation for logs.
In the late 1800s, the county began to develop a tourism industry, with the Brown County State Park being established in 1929. The park is now the largest state park in Indiana, and is a popular destination for hikers, campers, and nature lovers.

Geography

Brown County is located in the south-central part of Indiana, and is part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. It is bordered by Monroe, Jackson, Bartholomew, Johnson, Morgan, and Lawrence counties. The county has a total area of 517 square miles, of which 514 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water.
The county is mostly hilly, with the highest point being the summit of Beanblossom Hill at 1,065 feet above sea level. The White River runs through the county, and there are several small lakes and ponds scattered throughout the area.

Economy

The economy of Brown County is largely based on tourism, with the Brown County State Park being the main attraction. The park is home to a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, and horseback riding.
The county also has a thriving agricultural industry, with corn, wheat, and livestock being the main crops. There is also a small manufacturing sector, with several small factories producing a variety of products.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Brown County was 15,242. The population density was 29.6 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. The per capita income for the county was $21,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Brown County?
Total Population of Brown County is 15,513.
What is the Total Male Population of Brown County?
Total Male Population of Brown County is 7,767.
What is the Total Female Population of Brown County?
Total Female Population of Brown County is 7,746.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Brown County?
There are 100.27 Males per 100 Females in Brown County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Brown County?
There are 99.73 Females per 100 Males in Brown County.
What is the Median Population Age in Brown County?
Median Population Age in Brown County is 50.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Brown County
Average Family Size in Brown County is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Brown County
Average Household Size in Brown County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Brown County?
Per Capita income in Brown County is $40,792.
What is the Median Family Income in Brown County?
Median Family Income in Brown County is $85,791.
What is the Median Household income in Brown County?
Median Household Income in Brown County is $73,933.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Brown County?
Income or Wage Gap in Brown County is 38.5%.
Women in Brown County earn 61.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Brown County?
Family Income Deficit in Brown County is $8,622.
Families that are below poverty line in Brown County earn $8,622 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Brown County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Brown County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Brown County?
There are 7,625 People in the Labor Forcein in Brown County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Brown County?
57.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Brown County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Brown County?
Unemployment Rate in Brown County is 3.9%.