Brownsburg, IN Demographics

A map of Brownsburg's Population by Race

Brownsburg, Indiana has an estimated population of 31,215, an increase from the 28,973 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.4% White, 12.4% Black, 5.4% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Brownsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Brownsburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Brownsburg, that probability was 33.2% in 2020 and 38.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Brownsburg is ranked the 34th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Brownsburg was ranked the 37th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Brownsburg's White Population

24,153 residents of Brownsburg, or 77.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Brownsburg is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Brownsburg ranks 604th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brownsburg's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Brownsburg's population has decreased from 81.2% to 77.4%.

Brownsburg is more White than neighboring Clermont (76.3% White), Avon (68.4% White), Whitestown (76.8% White), and Plainfield (70% White). Brownsburg is less White than neighboring Pittsboro (85.8% White).

Brownsburg's Black Population

3,883 residents of Brownsburg, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Brownsburg is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Brownsburg ranks 46th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brownsburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 106.5%. Black residents' share of Brownsburg's population has increased from 6.5% to 12.4%.

Brownsburg is more Black than neighboring Clermont (1.3% Black), Pittsboro (2.2% Black), Whitestown (4.6% Black), and Plainfield (11.7% Black). Brownsburg is less Black than neighboring Avon (13.8% Black).

Brownsburg's Asian Population

355 residents of Brownsburg, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Brownsburg is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Brownsburg ranks 40th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brownsburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 52.2%. Asian residents' share of Brownsburg's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.1%.

Brownsburg is more Asian than neighboring Clermont (0.6% Asian), and Pittsboro (0% Asian). Brownsburg is less Asian than neighboring Avon (4.6% Asian), Whitestown (9.9% Asian), and Plainfield (6.6% Asian).

Brownsburg's Hispanic Population

1,688 residents of Brownsburg, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Brownsburg is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Brownsburg ranks 179th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brownsburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Brownsburg's population has increased from 4.8% to 5.4%.

Brownsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Pittsboro (4.5% Hispanic), and Whitestown (4.2% Hispanic). Brownsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Clermont (17.6% Hispanic), Avon (7% Hispanic), and Plainfield (6.6% Hispanic).

Brownsburg's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Brownsburg, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Brownsburg is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Brownsburg ranks 195th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brownsburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 74.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Brownsburg's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Brownsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clermont (0.8% Native American/Other), Avon (1.3% Native American/Other), Pittsboro (3% Native American/Other), Whitestown (0.5% Native American/Other), and Plainfield (0.2% Native American/Other).

Brownsburg's Multiracial Population

1,090 residents of Brownsburg, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Brownsburg is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Brownsburg ranks 191st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brownsburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Brownsburg's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.5%.

Brownsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Clermont (3.3% Multiracial). Brownsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Avon (4.9% Multiracial), Pittsboro (4.4% Multiracial), Whitestown (4.1% Multiracial), and Plainfield (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.