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Knightstown, IN
Town in Henry County, Indiana.
Population
2,241
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,141
ZIP codes
0
Knightstown and its ZIP codes
Knightstown at a glance
- Knightstown is about 11 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,792 a year, 31% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,000 (40% below Indiana) and median rent is $930 a month.
Local data for Knightstown, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Knightstown, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,792
Poverty rate
22.0%
Median home value
$130,000
Median rent
$930/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (521), Irish Americans (390), Italian Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for Knightstown.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,740
13,967 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,630
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$309M
FY 2026, $6,321 per person
How people get to work
Knightstown, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Knightstown, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
297
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Knightstown, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.3%
U.S. 33.3% +12.0 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Knightstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CharlottesvilleCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| CarthageTown | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| DunreithTown | 4.9 mi | 0.1 |
| MaysCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| SpicelandTown | 6.4 mi | 1.5 |
| GreensboroTown | 6.5 mi | 0.1 |
| ShirleyTown | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| WilkinsonTown | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| KennardTown | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| LewisvilleTown | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| WarringtonCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Willow BranchCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| CadizTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| GwynnevilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Knightstown, IN in?
- Knightstown is in Henry County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Knightstown, IN?
- About 2,241 people live in Knightstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Knightstown?
- Nearby places include Charlottesville (4.5 mi), Carthage (4.6 mi), Dunreith (4.9 mi), Mays (6.3 mi), Spiceland (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023