Brownsburg, Indiana

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Town of Brownsburg, Indiana
settlement_type = Town
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map_caption = Location in the state of Indiana


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
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subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Indiana
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Hendricks
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area_magnitude = 1 E7
area_total_km2 = 19.0
area_land_km2 = 19.0
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 14,520
population_density_km2 = 765.9
timezone = EST
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
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area_total_sq_mi = 7.3
area_land_sq_mi = 7.3
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0
elevation_m = 268
elevation_ft = 879
latd = 39 |latm = 50 |lats = 31 |latNS = N
longd = 86 |longm = 23 |longs = 44 |longEW = W
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 46112
area_code = 317
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 18-08416GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 0431646GR|3
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website = [http://www.brownsburg.org Brownsburg's Official Website]

Brownsburg is a town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. The population was 14,520 at the 2000 census. The 2006 Indiana Population Estimate Update estimated the population as 18,850. [cite web
url = http://www.stats.indiana.edu/population/sub_cnty_estimates/2006/e2006_places.html
title = STATS Indiana 2006 Update]

Geography

Brownsburg is located at coor dms|39|50|31|N|86|23|44|W|city (39.842032, -86.395641)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.3 square miles (19.0 km²).With Indianapolis being the capital of Indiana, the Crossroads of America, and Brownsburg being so close to Indianapolis, Brownsburg is a very accessible town. Interstate 74 runs from 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 about 10 miles 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.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 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/sq mi (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 is home to one of the most diverse auto racing facilities in the country, O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis [Formally Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP)] . ORP provides over 100 annual events including drag racing (NHRA U.S. Nationals), stock cars (Kroger SpeedFest) and USAC Sprints.

chools

Public Schools

Brownsburg Community School Corporation maintains all public schools in Brownsburg. All public schools are fully accredited.

High Schools

; Brownsburg High School: The ISTEP scores have averaged 13.6% above the statewide average for the past 7 years. Graduation rate as of 2006 was 85.3% with 406 students graduating. As of the 2006-2007 school year, 88% of the 2080 students are White,7% are Hispanic, 2% are Black, 2% are Asian, and 2% are Multiracial.

Middle Schools

; Brownsburg West Middle School: The ISTEP scores have averaged 12.6% above the statewide average for the past 7 years. As of the 2006-2007 school year, 88% of the 720 students are White, 6% are Hispanic, 3% are Black, 2% are Asian, and 2% are Multiracial.; Brownsburg East Middle School: The ISTEP scores have averaged 13.2% above the statewide average for the past 2 years. It became a new school in 2005. As of the 2006-2007 school year, 86% of the 952 students are White, 6% are Hispanic, 3% are Black, 2% are Asian, and 2% are Multiracial.

Elementary Schools

; Brown Elementary School: The ISTEP scores have averaged 16.0% above the statewide average for the past 7 years. As of the 2006-2007 school year, 92% of the 701 students are White, 2% are Black, 3% are Hispanic, 1% are Asian, and 2% are Multiracial. 4-Star School.; White Lick Elementary School: The ISTEP scores have averaged 10.5% above the statewide average for the past 7 years. As of the 2006-2007 school year, 78% of the 557 students are White, 11% are Black, 3% are Hispanic, 3% are Asian, and 4% are Multiracial.; Delaware Trail Elementary School: The ISTEP scores have averaged 12.6% above the statewide average for the past 6 years. It became a new school in 2005. As of the 2006-2007 school year, 83% of the 633 students are White, 10% are Black, 2% are Hispanic, 2% are Asian, and 3% are Multiracial. 4-Star School.; Cardinal Elementary School: The ISTEP scores have averaged 12.6% above the statewide average for the past 6 years. It became a new school in 2005. As of the 2006-2007 school year, 90% of the 588 students are White, 1% are Black, 4% are Hispanic, 2% are Asian, 1% Native American, and 2% are Multiracial. 4-Star School.; Eagle Elementary School: The ISTEP scores have averaged 18.9% above the statewide average for the past 7 years. As of the 2006-2007 school year, 89% of the 728 students are White, 5% are Black, 2% are Hispanic, 1% are Asian, and 4% are Multiracial. 4-Star School.; Reagan Elementary School: Opening for 2008 School year. Expected to be completed by july, 2008. Reagan Elementary School is expected to hold a capacity of 684 students.

Private Schools

; Bethesda Christian School: The ISTEP scores have averaged 14.0% above the statewide average for the past 4 years. Graduation rate as of 2006 was 95.7% with 22 students graduating. As of the 2006-2007 school year, 96% of the 408 students are White, 2% are Asian, and 1% are Multiracial. Bethesda Christian School is PK-12 grades and is an Accredited-Freeway School.

; St. Malachy Parish School: Hosts the very popular country fair every September. Home of the Shamrocks.

Notable Natives Or Residents

*Jon LaFollette - Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist for the band Afterglow and current resident *Bobby East - Racecar driver and resident
*Arthur W Graham III: Creator of 1st fully automatic electronic race timing & scoring system; long-time Indy 500 Executive Race Official
*John Swann - Indiana University
*Bill Sampen - Former Major League Baseball pitcher for three teams

Notable Former Residents (Natives)

*Robbie Stanley -
*Kent Bottenfield - Former Major League Pitcher 1999 All Star
*John Andretti - Racecar driver and former resident
*Mike Vanderjagt - Famous NFL kicker and former resident
*Predrag Stojakovic - Former Resident and still has family in Brownsburg
*Jim Sorgi - Backup Quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts and former resident
*Aldo Andretti - Former racecar driver

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