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Vincennes, IN
City in Knox County, Indiana.
Population
16,586
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,225
ZIP codes
0
Vincennes and its ZIP codes
Vincennes at a glance
- Vincennes is about 12 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 55th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $53,637 a year, 25% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,600 (49% below Indiana) and median rent is $793 a month.
Local data for Vincennes, IN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools10
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Post Offices1
- Parks7
- Grocery Stores6
- Restaurants74
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers13
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Vincennes, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,637
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$111,600
Median rent
$793/mo
Homeownership
51.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
15.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,233), Irish Americans (1,576), French Americans (565).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knox County. PPP loans are for Vincennes.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 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
How people get to work
Vincennes, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.7%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked6.7%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 15.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vincennes, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
89° / 22°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vincennes, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Vincennes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrucevilleTown | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| St. Francisville, ILCity | 9.1 mi | 0.7 |
| EmisonCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Lawrenceville, ILCity | 9.6 mi | 2.2 |
| Monroe CityTown | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Russellville, ILVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| DeckerTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| WheatlandTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| RagsdaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| HazletonTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| BicknellCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Bridgeport, ILCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| OaktownTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Allendale, ILVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| FreelandvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.6 |
| EdwardsportTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vincennes, IN in?
- Vincennes is in Knox County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Vincennes, IN?
- About 16,586 people live in Vincennes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vincennes?
- Nearby places include Bruceville (7.9 mi), St. Francisville, IL (9.1 mi), Emison (9.3 mi), Lawrenceville, IL (9.6 mi), Monroe City (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023