Brookville, Indiana

Brookville, Indiana
Town
Town of Brookville

Aerial view of Brookville from the northeast

Location in the state of Indiana
Coordinates: 39°25′20″N 85°0′34″W / 39.42222°N 85.00944°W / 39.42222; -85.00944Coordinates: 39°25′20″N 85°0′34″W / 39.42222°N 85.00944°W / 39.42222; -85.00944
Country United States
State Indiana
County Franklin
Township Brookville
Area[1]
 • Total 1.54 sq mi (3.99 km2)
 • Land 1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2)
 • Water 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation 666 ft (203 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 2,596
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 2,580
 • Density 1,730.7/sq mi (668.2/km2)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EST (UTC-5)
ZIP code 47012
Area code(s) 765
FIPS code 18-08182[4]
GNIS feature ID 0431586[5]

Brookville is a town in Brookville Township, Franklin County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,596 at the 2010 census.[6] The town is the county seat of Franklin County.[7]

History

Brookville was platted in 1808 by Thomas Manwarring.[8] The town derives its name from Brooks, the maiden name of a settler's mother.[9] A post office has been in operation at Brookville since 1816.[10]

The Brookville Historic District, Franklin County Seminary, The Hermitage, and Whitewater Canal Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[11]

Geography

Brookville is located at 39°25′20″N 85°0′34″W / 39.42222°N 85.00944°W / 39.42222; -85.00944 (39.422328, -85.009509).[12] It contains the confluence of the East and West forks of the Whitewater River; the East Fork forms a portion of the eastern boundary of the town. Brookville is also at the southern end of Brookville Lake, impounded in 1974 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

According to the 2010 census, Brookville has a total area of 1.54 square miles (3.99 km2), of which 1.5 square miles (3.88 km2) (or 97.4%) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (or 2.6%) is water.[1]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Brookville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[13]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18501,177—
18601,2849.1%
18801,813—
18902,02811.9%
19002,0370.4%
19102,1696.5%
19202,2202.4%
19302,148−3.2%
19402,1942.1%
19502,53815.7%
19602,5962.3%
19702,86410.3%
19802,9804.1%
19902,529−15.1%
20002,6524.9%
20102,596−2.1%
Est. 20142,575[14]−0.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[15]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 2,596 people, 1,160 households, and 673 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,730.7 inhabitants per square mile (668.2/km2). There were 1,307 housing units at an average density of 871.3 per square mile (336.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 1,160 households of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.0% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the town was 39.6 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 2,652 people, 1,145 households, and 683 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,982.4 people per square mile (764.1/km²). There were 1,276 housing units at an average density of 953.8/mi² (367.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.91% White, 0.04% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population.

There were 1,145 households out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the town the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,390, and the median income for a family was $37,212. Males had a median income of $29,009 versus $23,910 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,360. About 4.4% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

The main mode of transportation is by road. Major routes running through the town include:

Brookville Reservoir is registered with the Federal Aviation Administration[16] and the International Civil Aviation Organization as a civil airport assigned ICAO code K12I. It is only suitable for aircraft capable of water landing because there are no paved runways. Brookville Reservoir Airport is owned by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Notable people

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
  4. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Brookville town, Indiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  8. ↑ Reifel, August Jacob (1915). History of Franklin County, Indiana. Windmill Publications. p. 193.
  9. ↑ "Brookville". Franklin County Historical Society. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  10. ↑ "Franklin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  11. ↑ Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  12. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  13. ↑ Climate Summary for Brookville, Indiana
  14. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  16. ↑ https://pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/qryhtml/icao/USIN.html
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