Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Brownsburg, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

31,215

Median Agei

36.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.4%24,153

Black

12.4%3,883

Hispanic/Latino

5.4%1,688

Two or More

3.5%1,090

Asian

1.1%355

Other

0.1%30

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%454

High School Diploma

19.1%3,846

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%1,237

Some College (1+ yr)

10.6%2,147

Associate's Degree

10.2%2,064

Bachelor's Degree

32.2%6,496

Master's Degree

11%2,226

Professional Degree

1.8%372

Doctorate

1.7%346

HS or Higher

95.1%

BA or Higher

46.8%

Graduate+

14.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$309,400

Median Renti

$1,486

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.1%8,520

Renter-Occupied

24.9%2,825

Total Units

11,780

Homeownership

75.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%136

$50K–$100K

0.5%41

$100K–$150K

3%252

$150K–$200K

9.1%772

$200K–$300K

33.8%2,877

$300K–$500K

38.8%3,302

$500K–$1M

13.1%1,115

$1M+

0.3%25

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

131

$750–$1,000

277

$1,000–$1,250

442

$1,250–$1,500

554

$1,500–$2,000

873

$2,000+

482

Year Built

2020 or later

6.5%764

2010–2019

20.8%2,456

2000–2009

26.9%3,169

1990–1999

19.1%2,246

1980–1989

5.8%687

1970–1979

6.1%715

1960–1969

5.6%656

1950–1959

5.7%674

1940–1949

1.1%127

1939 or earlier

2.4%286

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.7%7,675

Electricity

31.8%3,606

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%42

No Fuel

0.2%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$102,235

Mean Household Incomei

$126,089

Per Capita Incomei

$47,064

Poverty Ratei

7.4%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

16,705

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%283

$10K–$15K

1.3%142

$15K–$20K

1.9%217

$20K–$25K

2.5%286

$25K–$30K

1.2%140

$30K–$35K

1.8%201

$35K–$40K

2.1%234

$40K–$45K

2.5%284

$45K–$50K

3.2%359

$50K–$60K

4.3%493

$60K–$75K

10.7%1,218

$75K–$100K

14.3%1,626

$100K–$125K

15.1%1,716

$125K–$150K

10.9%1,237

$150K–$200K

9.7%1,097

$200K+

16%1,812

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$549/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers38 homes85% occupied$549/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $102,235/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

66%

Very low income$31K–$51K/yr

34%

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

59% of subsidized households are minority

54% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,5788.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

210

India

Canada

China

Germany

Philippines

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,314

Avg. Commutei

24.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

16,433

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,225(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.1%Insured

7.9%Uninsured