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Bicknell, IN

City in Knox County, Indiana.

Population

3,017

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

2,230

ZIP codes

0

Bicknell and its ZIP codes

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Bicknell at a glance

  • Bicknell is about 12 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 180th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
  • The median household income is $52,188, 27% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $66,300 (70% below Indiana) and median rent is $844 a month.

Local data for Bicknell, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bicknell, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$52,188

Poverty rate

14.2%

Median home value

$66,300

Median rent

$844/mo

Homeownership

60.9%

Bachelor's or higher

10.2%

Median age

37.7

Average commute

27.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (612), Irish Americans (193), Norwegian Americans (42).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knox County. PPP loans are for Bicknell.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,538

16,811 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,222

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$264M

FY 2026, $7,278 per person

Knox County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bicknell, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.3%
  • Carpooled12.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.0%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.3%

Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bicknell, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

638

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

59

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 22°F

45.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bicknell, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.2%

U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts

Diabetes

14.0%

U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts

Smoking

20.0%

U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.7%

U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts

Cities near Bicknell

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RagsdaleCensus-designated place2.2 mi0.9
EdwardsportTown4.2 mi0.3
BrucevilleTown5.9 mi0.3
FreelandvilleCensus-designated place6.3 mi5.6
WheatlandTown7.6 mi0.4
WestphaliaCensus-designated place7.7 mi0.4
EmisonCensus-designated place8.2 mi1.6
PlainvilleTown8.7 mi0.3
OaktownTown9.8 mi0.3
SandbornTown11 mi0.4
Monroe CityTown11 mi0.3
WashingtonCity11 mi6.7
Russellville, ILVillage12 mi0.4
VincennesCity13 mi7.5
PleasantvilleCensus-designated place13 mi0.4
CarlisleTown14 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bicknell, IN in?
Bicknell is in Knox County, Indiana.
What is the population of Bicknell, IN?
About 3,017 people live in Bicknell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bicknell?
Nearby places include Ragsdale (2.2 mi), Edwardsport (4.2 mi), Bruceville (5.9 mi), Freelandville (6.3 mi), Wheatland (7.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023