Knox County, Indiana
Knox County: county in Indiana, United States
About
Knox County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 38,440 and a population density of 28 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 36,522 inhabitants. Its county seat is Vincennes. The county was created 235 years ago in 1790.
County Snapshot
Knox County at a glance
Knox County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Indiana counties
92
Open related pagesLargest city
VincennesPopulation 16,801
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Knox County
| Population | 36,522 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| Different from | Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County |
| Area | 1357 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.6891,-87.4180 |
| Named for | Henry Knox |
| Capital | Vincennes |
| Establishment | June 20, 1790 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:51:39 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 27 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.25% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Knox County is located at 38°41'21"N 87°25'5"W (38.6890900, -87.4180100). It has 8 neighbors: Crawford County, Lawrence County, Wabash County, Daviess County, Gibson County, Greene County, Pike County and Sullivan County.
Knox County map
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The largest city of Knox County is Bicknell with a population of 2,832. Other cities include, Oaktown population 593, Monroe City population 526, Bruceville population 475 and Wheatland population 469. See all Knox County cities & populated places.
Knox County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knox County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vincennes | 16,801 | Township in Knox County, Indiana, United States |
| Bicknell | 2,832 | City in Knox County, Indiana, United State |
| Busseron | 1,400 | Township in Knox County, Indiana |
| Oaktown | 593 | Human settlement in Knox County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Monroe City | 526 | Human settlement in Knox County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Bruceville | 475 | Human settlement in Knox County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Wheatland | 469 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Sandborn | 403 | Human settlement in Knox County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Edwardsport | 298 | Human settlement in Knox County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Decker | 244 | Town |
Weather
A chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Knox County
Official Website- Vincennes
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Knox County decreased by 5.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38,440 | - | census |
| 2011 | 38,473 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 37,974 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 38,055 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 37,961 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 37,760 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 37,333 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 37,044 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 36,596 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 36,594 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,522 | -0.2% | estimation process |
People born in Knox County (2)
People born in Knox County, including United States federal judge Dorwin Wallace Suttle, writer Adeline McElfresh, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (8)
- Knox County, Tennessee county in Maine, United States with a population of 475,609 people.
- Knox County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 62,423 people.
- Knox County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 49,053 people.
- Knox County, Maine county in Maine, United States with a population of 39,951 people.
- Knox County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 31,022 people.
- Knox County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 8,304 people.
- Knox County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 3,940 people.
- Knox County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 3,683 people.
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