Knightstown Population

2010–2026

2,168

2026 projection

1.3% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Knightstown. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,168+30.14%
20252,165+70.32%
20242,15800.00%
20232,158+70.33%
20222,151+50.23%
20212,146+60.28%
20202,140-40.19%
20192,144+391.85%
20182,105-50.24%
20172,110+50.24%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Knightstown is growing faster than Henry County, and slower than Indiana and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Indiana+2.7%
  • Knightstown+0.9%
  • Henry County+0.5%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Knightstown Demographics

36.9median age

Median age

Female42 yrs
Male29.8 yrs

Adults

1,618
346 seniors (65+) · 21% of adults1,272 other adults

Sex

Female 47.7% · 1,068Male 52.3% · 1,173

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 22 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Knightstown Income

$49,792median household income

Median household income

$49,792

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$39,712

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

22%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Knightstown Marital Status

39% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married39%40%38%
Never married34%45%23%
Divorced17%12%22%
Widowed9%3%15%
Separated1%<1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201