Town of Brook, Indiana
Location in the state of Indiana
Coordinates: 40°51′58″N 87°21′57″W / 40.86611, -87.36583
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Newton
Township	Iroquois
Area
- Total	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
- Land	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
- Water	0.0 sq mi (0.02533 km²)
Elevation	653 ft (199 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	1,062
- Density	1,609.2/sq mi (621.3/km²)
Time zone	CST (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	47922
Area code(s)	219
FIPS code	18-07966[1]
GNIS feature ID	0431563[2]
Website: www.brookindiana.com

Brook is a town located in Iroquois Township, Newton County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,062.

Geography

Brook is located at 40°51'58" North, 87°21'57" West (40.866026, -87.365812)^[3].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.7 km²), of which, 0.7 square miles (1.7 km²) of it is land and 1.49% is water.

Demographics

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 1,062 people, 397 households, and 292 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,607.2 people per square mile (621.3/km²). There were 423 housing units at an average density of 640.2/sq mi (247.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.05% White, 0.28% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.92% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. 8.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 397 households out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town the population was spread out with 28.8% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,881, and the median income for a family was $38,958. Males had a median income of $31,339 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,826. 7.9% of the population and 4.6% of families were below the poverty line. 12.1% of those under the age of 18 and 8.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Restaurants

Brook has two locally owned restaurants. The Coach Light, and Earl's. They are both popular places for the locals to eat. They are across the street from each other, on Highway 16 Earls is better known for its supper, while it is closed for breakfast and lunch. The Coach Light is not as popular, but it is open most of the day.

The Lake and the Cabin

Just south of town is a small lake, popular fishing for the local kids. Yearly they have an annual fishing derby for kids under the age of 18 and their parents. On the banks of the lake is a log cabin, owned by the Iroquois Conservation Club. Every Sunday volunteer crews cook a donation breakfast for all who wish to come.

School

Grades Kindergarten through 12 attend South Newton several miles to the South. South Newton

References

1. ^ ^{a b} American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
2. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
3. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

External links

• Town of Brook

• Brook, Indiana is at coordinates 40°51′58″N 87°21′57″W / 40.866026, -87.365812 (Brook, Indiana)Coordinates: 40°51′58″N 87°21′57″W / 40.866026, -87.365812 (Brook, Indiana)

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