Brooklyn, Indiana is a charming rural town situated in Ripley County, with a population of 210 people as recorded in 2020. It has a population density of 2,019 people per square mile, compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. The town is known for its traditional Hoosier hospitality and friendly atmosphere, making it an ideal place to live and visit.
Businesses in Brooklyn include the Evans General Store, which offers groceries, household products, gifts and souvenirs; Brookville Wood Products; and Brown's Garage Auto Repair Services. There are also several restaurants such as Jimbo's Pizza Place and the Brookville Inn which offer delicious local cuisine.
Outdoor activities for tourists and locals alike include visiting the nearby Versailles State Park for hiking or camping; fishing on Brookville Lake or Whitewater River; or checking out one of the nearby wineries. The town also hosts several annual events like Fourth of July fireworks displays and Halloween celebrations at the local park.
Organizations in Brooklyn include several churches such as St Paul’s Lutheran Church, St Marks Lutheran Church or the community hall which is where all sorts of groups meet including scouts and veterans’ clubs. Local sporting events take place throughout the year at both school sports fields as well as other venues in town such as baseball games at Bittner Field or basketball games at South Ripley High School gymnasium.
The population in Brooklyn (zip 46111) is 210. There are 2,000 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Brooklyn (zip 46111) is 32.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Brooklyn (zip 46111) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Brooklyn (zip 46111)
- 55.8% are married
- 30.4% are divorced
- 12.5% are married with children
- 36.3% have children, but are single
Race in Brooklyn (zip 46111)
- 95.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander