Knightstown is a town located in Henry County Indiana. Knightstown has a 2024 population of 2,153. Knightstown is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,139 in 2020.
The average household income in Knightstown is $63,046 with a poverty rate of 23.66%. The median age in Knightstown is 40.1 years: 27.7 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Knightstown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,110 | 97.96% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.42% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.42% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 908 | 2.37 | 63 | 37 |
| Non Family | 374 | 1.18 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Married | 328 | 3.24 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Female | 183 | 3.08 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Male | 23 | 3.74 | 100 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 89 | 6.46% |
| Associates Degree | 73 | 5.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 146 | 10.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 2.98% |
| High School Graduate | 678 | 49.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 2.18% |
| Some College | 321 | 23.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,353 | 1,241 | 180 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Other Race | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,964 | $71,458 | $32,024 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $73,125 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,474 | $0 | $29,737 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,719 | $48,969 | $30,779 |
| Some College | $44,286 | $53,173 | $30,536 |
$35,719
Average Earnings
$48,969
Average Male
$30,779
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.15% of Knightstown residents speak only English, while 0.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,077 | 492 | 23.69% |
| Multiple | 26 | 8 | 30.77% |
| Other | 9 | 2 | 22.22% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 2 | 10.53% |
23.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.15%
Male Poverty Rate
19.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Knightstown is Multiple, with 30.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Knightstown is Hispanic, with 10.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.87% |
| High School | 25.81% |
| Some College | 7.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Male Employed | 20.92% |
| Female Employed | 13.37% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,727 | $67,532 |
| Households | $44,655 | $63,046 |
| Married Families | $94,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,000 | $55,176 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
169
Number of Veterans
135
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 98 |
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 93 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 169 | 10.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.35%
Born in Knightstown
99.58%
Native Born
0.42%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.58% of Knightstown residents were born in the United States, with 84.35% having been born in Indiana. 0.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,171 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2028 | 2,168 | 4 | 0.18% |
| 2027 | 2,164 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2026 | 2,160 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2025 | 2,157 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2024 | 2,153 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 2,150 | 8 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 2,142 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2021 | 2,139 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2,139 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 2,138 | 39 | 1.86% |
| 2018 | 2,099 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 2,105 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 2,101 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 2,102 | -12 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 2,114 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 2,117 | -17 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 2,134 | -30 | -1.39% |
| 2011 | 2,164 | -17 | -0.78% |
| 2010 | 2,181 | 0 | 0% |