Brown township, Indiana
Brown township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Brown township is a geographic entity located in Hendricks County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 15,523. The land area covers 25.19 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 15,523 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.7 yrs | ±1.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,913 | ±200 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,985 | ±211 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,913 | ±200 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 72 | ±76 |
| Median Home Value | $397,800 | ±$19,503 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,461 | ±$232 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $140,108 | ±$8,474 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,101 | ±$3,969 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% | ±1.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 346 | ±163 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 7,886 | ±386 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.2% | ±5.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BROWN
GUS Population: 15,410 (2024)
ID: 163896
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
7455 EAST COUNTY RD 1000 NORTH, BROWNSBURG IN 46112-0345
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GUS Population: 190,629 (2024)
ID: 103744
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF PLANNING BUILDING
355 S WASHINGTON ST, STE 204, DANVILLE IN 46122-1798
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 06-12 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Speedway, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Avon, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Avon, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis
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College | 6.6 mi away | 7225 Winton Drive - Building 128, Indianapolis, IN, 46268 |
317632555340400
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BROWNSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 450 SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET, BROWNSBURG, IN, 46112 |
(317) 852-3167
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Fortis College-Indianapolis
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College | 7.9 mi away | 9001 N Wesleyan Rd Ste 101, Indianapolis, IN, 46268 |
3178084800
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BOOKS2GO
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 6310 ALBERT S. WHITE DRIVE, WHITESTOWN, IN, 46075 |
(317) 708-2390
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Textures Institute of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 8.0 mi away | 8325 North Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46268-3635 |
3178241400
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WHITESTOWN BRANCH
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 6310 ALBERT S. WEST DR., WHITESTOWN, IN, 46075 |
(317) 769-7930
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Empire Beauty School-Speedway
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College Vocational | 8.9 mi away | 5750 A Crawfordsville Rd, Speedway, IN, 46224 |
8009204593
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PIKE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 6525 ZIONSVILLE ROAD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46268 |
(317) 275-4480
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Marian University
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College | 10.6 mi away | 3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46222-1997 |
3179556000
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HUSSEY-MAYFIELD MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 250 NORTH FIFTH STREET, ZIONSVILLE, IN, 46077 |
(317) 873-3149
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at INDIANAPOLIS EAGLE CREEK AP, IN US, located 6.4 miles from Brown township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.4° | 21.2° | 28.8° | 2.59" | — |
| February | 41.0° | 24.0° | 32.5° | 2.07" | — |
| March | 52.1° | 33.1° | 42.6° | 3.28" | — |
| April | 64.0° | 43.1° | 53.6° | 4.08" | — |
| May | 73.8° | 53.7° | 63.8° | 4.32" | — |
| June | 82.1° | 63.0° | 72.5° | 5.06" | — |
| July | 85.2° | 66.7° | 75.9° | 4.29" | — |
| August | 84.0° | 64.7° | 74.4° | 3.24" | — |
| September | 78.1° | 57.1° | 67.6° | 2.57" | — |
| October | 65.6° | 45.4° | 55.5° | 3.25" | — |
| November | 52.0° | 34.8° | 43.4° | 3.25" | — |
| December | 40.8° | 26.2° | 33.5° | 2.67" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsburg town | Town | 4.5 mi | — |
| Whitestown town | Town | 5.1 mi | — |
| Pittsboro town | Town | 5.2 mi | — |
| Clermont town | Town | 6.2 mi | — |
| Zionsville town | Town | 6.9 mi | — |
| Lizton town | Town | 9.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1806308308. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.