Vincennes
City in Knox County, Indiana
Vincennes is a city in Knox County, Indiana, with 16,759 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 420 ft (128 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bruceville, 7.6 miles NE.
- 16,759residents (2020 Census)
- 420 ftelevation · 128 m
- 7.5 sq miland area · 19.3 km²
- 2,248 / sq mipopulation density
- 47591ZIP code
About Vincennes
Vincennes is a city in and the county seat of Knox County, Indiana, United States. It is located on the lower Wabash River in the southwestern part of the state, nearly halfway between Evansville and Terre Haute. It was founded in 1732 by French fur traders, including the namesake François-Marie Bissot, Sieur de Vincennes. It is the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in Indiana and was its longest serving territorial capital. It is one of the oldest settlements west of the Appalachians. The population was 16,759 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Vincennes
- Median household income
- $53,637
- Median home value
- $111,600
- Median rent
- $793/mo
- Median age
- 36.4
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Vincennes had 16,759 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,759 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,248 per sq mi (868 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Vincennes at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,759 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.45 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6766° N, 87.5100° W |
| ZIP code | 47591 |
| Official website | vincennes.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1879208 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Vincennes
- Bruceville7.6 mi NE
- Emison8.6 mi N
- St. Francisville, IL9.5 mi SW
- Monroe City9.5 mi SE
- Russellville, IL9.9 mi N
- Lawrenceville, IL10.2 mi W
- Decker11.0 mi S
- Wheatland11.0 mi E
- Ragsdale11.2 mi NE
- Bicknell12.8 mi NE
- Hazleton13.1 mi S
- Bridgeport, IL13.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Vincennes
What county is Vincennes in?
Vincennes is in Knox County, Indiana.
What is the population of Vincennes, IN?
16,759 people lived in Vincennes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Vincennes, IN?
The ZIP code of Vincennes is 47591.
What is the elevation of Vincennes?
420 feet (128 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Vincennes?
Bruceville (7.6 mi), Emison (8.6 mi), St. Francisville (9.5 mi), Monroe City (9.5 mi), Russellville (9.9 mi).
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