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Knightstown, IN


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Knightstown, Indiana

Knightstown, Indiana is 22 miles S of Anderson, Indiana (center to center) and 33 miles E of Indianapolis, Indiana. It is in Henry county. The population of the town is 2,148.

The People and Families of Knightstown

In Knightstown, about 58% of adults are married.

Knightstown has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Knightstown had a median family income of $42,222.

Political Inclinations

Among Knightstown political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Knightstown Housing

Of the housing in Knightstown, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Knightstown, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Knightstown, IN

Comparing Knightstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Women76
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Men53
Age of the Population57
Male Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Rents57
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built11
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