Knightstown, Indiana

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Town of Knightstown, Indiana
settlement_type = Town
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map_caption = Location in the state of Indiana


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
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unit_pref = Imperial
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Indiana
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Henry
subdivision_type3 = Township
subdivision_name3 = Wayne
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area_magnitude = 1 E6
area_total_km2 = 1.8
area_land_km2 = 1.8
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 2148
population_density_km2 = 1168.1
timezone = EST
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area_total_sq_mi = 0.7
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elevation_m = 284
elevation_ft = 932
latd = 39 |latm = 47 |lats = 48 |latNS = N
longd = 85 |longm = 31 |longs = 42 |longEW = W
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 46148
area_code = 765
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blank_info = 18-40266GR|2
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website = www.knightstown.com

Knightstown is a town in Wayne Township, Henry County, Indiana, along the Big Blue River. The population was 2,148 at the 2000 census. Knightstown is famous for the 1986 movie "Hoosiers". The Hoosier Gym was used in the filming of the movie. 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. The Hoosier Gym also hosts Indiana's best high school basketball players in the annual Hoosier Classic.

Geography

Knightstown is located at coor dms|39|47|48|N|85|31|42|W|city (39.796734, -85.528334)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 2,148 people, 915 households, and 595 families residing in the town. The population density was 3,026.2 people per square mile (1,168.1/km²). There were 979 housing units at an average density of 1,379.2/sq mi (532.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.02% White, 0.42% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.09% Asian, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population.

There were 915 households out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the town the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,639, and the median income for a family was $42,222. Males had a median income of $36,081 versus $22,111 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,466. About 7.0% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Knightstown is served by the Charles A. Beard Memorial School Corporation.

Trivia

* Former Secretary of Agriculture (1969-1971) Clifford M. Hardin and historian Charles A. Beard grew up and attended school in Knightstown.

* Actor Monte Blue grew up and was educated at the Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home located south of Knightstown.

* Character actor Forrest Lewis was born in Knightstown. He is best known for the recurring role of "Officer Kelly" in "The Shaggy Dog", "The Absent Minded Professor" and "Son of Flubber".

References

External links

*http://www.knightstownonline.com
*http://www.cabeard.k12.in.us/
*http://www.knightstownchamber.com/home.html
*http://www.thehoosiergym.com
*http://www.KHSClassof1982.com