Knightstown, Indiana

Town of Knightstown, Indiana
Town

Location in the state of Indiana
Coordinates: 39°47′48″N 85°31′42″W / 39.79667°N 85.52833°W / 39.79667; -85.52833Coordinates: 39°47′48″N 85°31′42″W / 39.79667°N 85.52833°W / 39.79667; -85.52833
Country United States
State Indiana
County Henry
Township Wayne
Area[1]
 • Total 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2)
 • Land 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation 932 ft (284 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 2,182
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 2,148
 • Density 2,118.4/sq mi (817.9/km2)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT[4] (UTC-4)
ZIP code 46148
Area code(s) 765
FIPS code 18-40266[5]
GNIS feature ID 0437394[6]
Website http://www.knightstownonline.com

Knightstown is a town in Wayne Township, Henry County, Indiana, along the Big Blue River. The population was 2,182 at the 2010 census. It is approximately thirty-two miles east of Indianapolis. Knightstown is famous for the 1986 movie Hoosiers. The Hoosier Gym was used in the filming of the movie. Knightstown hosts two annual festivals: Jubilee Days held in early-mid June and The Hoosier Fall Festival held in September. Knightstown also hosts an annual car show and a music series on the town square. The Hoosier Gym also hosts Indiana's best high school basketball players in the annual Hoosier Classic.

History

Knightstown was platted in 1827, and named for Jonathan Knight, an engineer on the National Road.[7][8] A post office has operated in Knightstown since 1833.[9]

The Elias Hinshaw House, Knightstown Academy, and Knightstown Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[10]

Geography

Knightstown is located at 39°47′48″N 85°31′42″W / 39.79667°N 85.52833°W / 39.79667; -85.52833 (39.796734, -85.528334).[11]

According to the 2010 census, Knightstown has a total area of 1.04 square miles (2.69 km2), of which 1.03 square miles (2.67 km2) (or 99.04%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) (or 0.96%) is water.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18701,528—
18801,6709.3%
18901,86711.8%
19001,9424.0%
19102,0083.4%
19201,918−4.5%
19302,20915.2%
19402,3235.2%
19502,4867.0%
19602,4960.4%
19702,456−1.6%
19802,325−5.3%
19902,048−11.9%
20002,1484.9%
20102,1821.6%
Est. 20152,120[12]−2.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 2,182 people, 899 households, and 590 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,118.4 inhabitants per square mile (817.9/km2). There were 1,001 housing units at an average density of 971.8 per square mile (375.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 899 households of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the town was 38.8 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 2,148 people, 915 households, and 595 families residing in the town. The population density was 3,026.2 people per square mile (1,168.1/km²). There were 979 housing units at an average density of 1,379.2 per square mile (532.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.02% White, 0.42% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.09% Asian, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population.

Knightstown, Indiana from the air, looking southwest.

There were 915 households out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the town the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,639, and the median income for a family was $42,222. Males had a median income of $36,081 versus $22,111 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,466. About 7.0% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Knightstown is served by the Charles A. Beard Memorial School Corporation. Knightstown High School offers AP and ACP (Advanced College Project) credits. High School Cheerleaders won the State Championship in 2000, 2004, 2005, 2012 and 2013. Knightstown also has an elementary school and an intermediate school.

Notable people

Recreation

References

  1. 1 2 "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-17.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
  4. ↑ Knightstown, Indiana Current Local Time. timetemperature.com
  5. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. ↑ Hazzard, George (1906). Hazzard's History of Henry County, Indiana, 1822-1906. G. Hazzard, author and publisher. pp. 934–936.
  8. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Government Printing Office. p. 177.
  9. ↑ "Henry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  10. ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  11. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  12. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  14. ↑ http://www.thehoosiergym.com/
  15. ↑ http://www.royalhylands.com/
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