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Vincennes, Indiana

Introduction to Vincennes, Indiana

Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox county, is 48 miles N of Evansville, Indiana and 100 miles W of Louisville, Kentucky. The city has a population of 18,701.

Vincennes History

Vincennes was founded in 1732 by François Morgan M. de Vincennes. Native American tribes originally resided in this area. In 1763, Vincennes became a part of the British Empire and was included as a part of the Unites States in the late 1700s. Vincennes became the capital of Indiana in 1800 and served that position until 1813.

Vincennes and nearby Attractions

  • George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
  • Forts of Vincennes - Indiana
  • Indiana Military Museum
  • Grouseland
  • Vincennes State Historic Sites
  • White Oak State Fishing Area

Things To Do In Vincennes

Vincennes Transportation

Air transportation is available from Evansville Regional Airport.

Vincennes Higher Education

Vincennes University is the local university. Some of the other colleges and universities offering higher educational facilities in the area include the University of Evansville, Ivy Tech State College - Wabash Valley and the University of Southern Indiana.

High Points

Vincennes strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyVincennes Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Vincennes Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Vincennes Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 15%Vincennes Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Vincennes, IN

Comparing Vincennes 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
Male Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens66
Racial Diversity49
Well-Paid Single Men33
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime11

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