Knightstown

Town in Henry County, Indiana

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Knightstown is a town in Henry County, Indiana, with 2,140 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 932 ft (284 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Charlottesville, 4.3 miles W.

About Knightstown

Knightstown is a town in Wayne Township, Henry County, Indiana, adjacent to Rush County, along the Big Blue River. The population was 2,140 at the 2020 census. It is approximately thirty-two miles east of Indianapolis.

Knightstown was used in the 1986 film Hoosiers. The Hoosier Gym was used in the filming of the film. 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.

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Living in Knightstown

Median household income
$49,792
Median home value
$130,000
Median rent
$930/mo
Median age
36.9
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Knightstown, IN population

Knightstown had 2,140 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,140
Density2,050 per sq mi (791 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Knightstown at a glance

StateIndiana (IN)
CountyHenry County
TypeTown
Population2,140 (2020)
Land area1.04 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Coordinates39.7955° N, 85.5308° W
ZIP code46148
Official websiteknightstownonline.com
Census code (GEOID)1840266

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Knightstown

What county is Knightstown in?

Knightstown is in Henry County, Indiana.

What is the population of Knightstown, IN?

2,140 people lived in Knightstown at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Knightstown, IN?

The ZIP code of Knightstown is 46148.

What is the elevation of Knightstown?

932 feet (284 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Knightstown?

Charlottesville (4.3 mi), Carthage (4.6 mi), Dunreith (5.0 mi), Spiceland (6.5 mi), Mays (6.5 mi).

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