Brownsburg is a town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. The population was 14,520 at the 2000 census. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (512x800, 33 KB) Summary Description: Red Dot map of Indiana, showing the location of Brownsburg Source: Self-made from public data sources Date: 06:01, 22 October 2005 (UTC) Author: Sean Baker ( Marvin01 | talk ) Permission: Free use, with attribution, under the... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  Ranked 38th  - Total 36,418 sq mi (94,321 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 270 miles (435 km)  - % water 1. ... List of Indiana counties: Adams County Allen County Bartholomew County Benton County Blackford County Boone County Brown County Carroll County Cass County Clark County Clay County Clinton County Crawford County Daviess County Dearborn County Decatur County DeKalb County Delaware County Dubois County Elkhart County Fayette County Floyd County Fountain County... Hendricks County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... To help compare sizes of different geographic regions, we list here areas between 10 km² (1000 hectares) and 100 km² (10,000 hectares). ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... Metronome, a public art installation showing the time in New York City The Eastern Time Zone (ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of Northern America and the west coast of South America. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Though DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... Metronome, a public art installation showing the time in New York City The Eastern Time Zone (ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of Northern America and the west coast of South America. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Hendricks County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. ... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  Ranked 38th  - Total 36,418 sq mi (94,321 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 270 miles (435 km)  - % water 1. ...

Geography

Brownsburg is located at 39°50′31″N, 86°23′44″W (39.842032, -86.395641)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 19.0 km² (7.3 mi²). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

With Indianapolis being the state capital of the Crossroads of America, and Brownsburg being so close to Indianapolis, Brownsburg is a very accessible town. Interstate 74 runs from Iowa to Cincinnati, Ohio while routing straight through the northern part of Brownsburg before entering Indianapolis. Interstate 65 is also nearby along the east side, although not running directly into city limits. State Road 267 runs north and south through the middle on the city and serves as one of Brownsburg's main streets. US 136 runs along the southern half of the city and serves as a second main street.

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 14,520 people, 5,366 households, and 40,450 families residing in the town. The population density was 765.9/km² (1,983.5/mi²). There were 5,574 housing units at an average density of 294.0/km² (761.4/mi²). 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. There are around 2000 people in Brownsburg from the former Yugoslavia^{[citation needed]}. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... “Spouse” redirects here. ... Yugoslavia (Jugoslavija in the Latin alphabet, Југославија in Cyrillic; English: South Slavia) describes three political entities that existed one at a time on the Balkan Peninsula in Europe, during most of the 20th century. ...

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. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

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 and Midgets.

Schools

Public Schools

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 Black, 2% are Hispanic, 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 Black, 2% are Hispanic, 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 Black, 3% are Hispanic, 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

A new school that began being built in March of 2007. It is projected 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.

Saint Malachy Catholic Elementary

The ISTEP scores are unavailable. Saint Malachy is a K-8 grade accredited Catholic Grade School under the jurisdiction of the Office of Religious Education, Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

Notable Natives Or Residents

• Bobby East - Racecar driver and resident
• Mark Patrick - Radio personality who runs the show Hoosier Lottery. Also hosted local sports talk radio show, and left, leaving the host to be local moron JMV, who refers to his golf driver as the "1-DOG". Also refers to channel thirteen (WTHR) as the 1-3. He is known as Indy's hippest radio personality.
• John Swann - Indiana University
• Joey Saldana - Outlaw racer know as the "Brownsburg Bullet"[http://www.myersracingdirect.com/test/about.html
• Don Glaze- softball pitcher. Once gave up 38 runs in 10 innings to the Lawmen from Anderson. Has friends from other races and previously owned a mustang. Many who batted against him were heard to say on their trip back to the dugout; "I just got glazed" He also gave up the longest home run in Charney Park history to one of his friends from other races. Witnesses say the ball may still be travelling. Satellites are currently tracking the ball.

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Notable Former Residents (Natives)

• Robbie Stanley - Racecar driver born in Brownsburg
• 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
• Emily Schwartz - stage actor and playwright

All-Stars Sprint Car Circuit of Champions titleist in 1990 as well as picking up three straight USAC National Sprint Car championships in 1991, 1992, and 1993, before his great racing career was tragically cut short in a fatal accident in a USAC Sprint Car event in Winchester, Indiana, in... John Andretti talks with a U.S. Navy journalist, courtesy of the U.S. Navy John Andretti is a NASCAR Busch Series driver from Indianapolis, Indiana. ... Michael Mike Vanderjagt (born March 24, 1970 in Oakville, Ontario) is a National Football League player from Canada who most recently played with the Dallas Cowboys and is now a free agent. ... Predrag Stojaković. Stojakovic playing for the Kings Predrag Peja Stojaković (Serbian: Предраг Пеђа Стојаковић; born June 9, 1977) is a basketball star for the NBAs Sacramento Kings. ... Jim Sorgi (born December 3, 1980 in Fraser, MI) is an American football quarterback playing for the Indianapolis Colts. ... Aldo Andretti (born February 28, 1940) is the twin brother of Mario Andretti and the father of John Andretti. ... A playwright, also known as a dramatist, is a person who writes dramatic literature or drama. ...

External links

• Maps and aerial photos for 39°50′31″N 86°23′44″W / 39.842032, -86.395641Coordinates: 39°50′31″N 86°23′44″W / 39.842032, -86.395641
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• Brownsburg Community School Corporation
  • Reagan Elementary School