| Town of Brownsburg, Indiana | |
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| — Town — | |
| Motto: Community On The Move. | |
| Location in the state of Indiana | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hendricks |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.3 sq mi (19.0 km2) |
| • Land | 7.3 sq mi (19.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 21,285 |
| • Density | 2,901.6/sq mi (1,120.3/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 46112 |
| Area code(s) | 317 |
| FIPS code | 18-08416[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0431646[2] |
| Website | www.brownsburg.org |
Brownsburg is a town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. The population was 21,285 at the 2010 Census. This is an increase from a population of 14,520 since the 2000 census.[3]
Recently, CNN Money Magazine ranked Brownsburg as the #1 place to live in Indiana, and #33 best in the Nation. The magazine cited Brownsburg's low crime, strong economy, and excellent schools as factors for placing Brownsburg at the top. Brownsburg is a vibrant and conservative community with an award-winning school district that includes an advanced learning center for students. Brownsburg offers a wide variety of shopping, dining, lodging and recreational activities.[4]
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Brownsburg is located at (39.842032, -86.395641)[5].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.3 square miles (19 km2). Interstate 74 runs from Davenport, Iowa to Cincinnati, crossing the northern part of Brownsburg before entering Indianapolis. Interstate 65 is also nearby along the northeast side, although not running directly into the town limits. Interstate 70 runs ca 10 miles (16 km) south of Brownsburg. State Road 267 (Green Street) runs north and south through the middle of Brownsburg and serves as one of the town's main thoroughfares. US 136 (or Main Street) runs east and west along the southern half of the town.
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 876 |
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| 1920 | 1,063 | 21.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,042 | −2.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,136 | 9.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,578 | 38.9% | |
| 1960 | 4,478 | 183.8% | |
| 1970 | 5,751 | 28.4% | |
| 1980 | 6,242 | 8.5% | |
| 1990 | 7,628 | 22.2% | |
| 2000 | 14,520 | 90.4% | |
| 2010 | 21,285 | 46.6% | |
| Source: US Census Bureau | |||
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 14,520 people, and 5,366 households residing in the town. The population density was 1,983.5 people per square mile (765.9/km²). There were 5,574 housing units at an average density of 761.4 per square mile (294.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.44% White, 0.32% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population. There were 5,366 households out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the town the population was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $53,629, and the median income for a family was $63,245. Males had a median income of $46,240 versus $28,685 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,196. About 1.5% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.
Brownsburg's first settler was James B. Brown , a Kentucky native, who settled in Brown Township in 1824. At the time the area was dense and unbroken wilderness with only hunters and trappers in the area. Delaware Indians lived in what is now called Lincoln Township, along White Lick Creek, which was then called “Wa-pe-ke-way” or “White Salt”.
In 1828, the first log school house was built in Brown Township. One room brick schools were built every four miles, and everyone in the family except the mothers went to school when it was not crop season. The age range in the classroom was from six years to forty-three years. Brown Township was divided in 1863, becoming Brown Township to the North, named after its first resident. Lincoln Township was created to the South, being named after President Abraham Lincoln as a sign of support during the American Civil War. A stagecoach line was established along a road built in 1820 connecting all of the small outlying communities with Indianapolis. William Harris settled in the area North of what is now Main Street, selling sections of woods to incoming pioneers which gave the town its original name of Harrisburg in 1835. A post office was established in 1836 under the name of Harrisburg, but was later changed to Brownsburg since the name Harrisburg was being used by a post office in another Indiana County. The first church building to be erected in Brownsburg was a log structure built in 1840. From the 1840s to the 1870s, the town almost tripled in size, from its original six acres to more than sixteen acres. 1848 brought the area’s first election with a total of ten male votes cast.
In 1869, the Big Four Railroad opened service to Brownsburg. By 1910, the Interurban was making daily trips between Indianapolis and Crawfordsville with scheduled hourly stops in Brownsburg.
In 1917, Superintendent of Schools Sylvester Moore and his wife were instrumental in forming Brownsburg’s first public library, funded by local gifts as well as a $12,500 gift from Carnegie Corporation. This building served as the Brownsburg Police Department headquarters for several years and is currently empty. The first two-story schoolhouse was built in 1917 on College Avenue. Later a gym was added to the site and was one of gymnasiums used for the filming of the movie Hoosiers. The late 1950s saw the first high school erection. It was during this time the first shopping area was established on the East edge of the Town.
Brownsburg, along with Brown and Lincoln townships are served by the Brownsburg Fire Territoy (BFT). BFT is responsible for 52 square miles. Currently Brownsburg Fire Territory employs 87 firefighters, civilian medics, and administative staff to serve the community. [6] The incorporated Town of Brownsburg is served by the Brownsburg Police Department (BPD). Within the BPD there are 7 divisions:
The townships of Brown and Lincoln are served by the Hendricks County Sheriff's office, though BPD often responds first.
Brownsburg Community School Corporation maintains all public schools in Brownsburg. All public schools are fully accredited.
http://www.brownsburg.k12.in.us/harris/
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