Brook, Indiana facts for kids
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Brook, Indiana
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| Town of Brook | |
Location of Brook in Newton County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Newton |
| Township | Iroquois |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 939 |
| • Density | 1,387.00/sq mi (535.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47922
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| Area code | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-07966 |
| GNIS ID | 431563 |
Brook is a small town located in Newton County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Iroquois Township. In 2020, about 939 people lived there.
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History of Brook
The town of Brook was officially started in 1866. However, a post office, which helps send mail, had been open in the area since 1859.
A special building called the George Ade House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. This means it is an important historical place.
Where is Brook?
Brook is in the northwestern part of Indiana. You can find it along State Route 16. It is about 6 miles (about 10 kilometers) west of Interstate 65, a major highway.
The town covers a total area of about 0.67 square miles (1.74 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 98.51%, is land. A small part, about 1.49%, is water.
People in Brook
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 677 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,067 | 57.6% | |
| 1920 | 975 | −8.6% | |
| 1930 | 815 | −16.4% | |
| 1940 | 888 | 9.0% | |
| 1950 | 915 | 3.0% | |
| 1960 | 845 | −7.7% | |
| 1970 | 919 | 8.8% | |
| 1980 | 926 | 0.8% | |
| 1990 | 899 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,062 | 18.1% | |
| 2010 | 997 | −6.1% | |
| 2020 | 939 | −5.8% | |
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Brook's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 997 people living in Brook. These people lived in 383 households, and 274 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Brook were White (92.1%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. About 10% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.5% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (53.3%) were married couples. About 25.1% of all households were individuals living alone. The average household had 2.60 people.
The average age of people in Brook was 40.5 years old. About 24.8% of residents were under 18. About 17.2% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%).
Fun Activities in Brook
The Iroquois Conservation Club holds a yearly fishing contest. This event is for children under 16 and their parents. It's a great way for families to spend time together outdoors.
Learning in Brook
Students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade attend South Newton Schools. These schools are located in a nearby town called Kentland.
Brook also has its own public library. It is called the Brook-Iroquois Township Public Library. Here, people can borrow books and other materials.
Famous People from Brook
- George Ade, a well-known journalist and writer.
- Don R. Berlin, an engineer who designed aircraft.
- Warren T. McCray, who was the 30th Governor of Indiana.
- Lester Spangler, an Indy car driver.
See also
In Spanish: Brook (Indiana) para niños
