Bicknell, Indiana

Bicknell, Indiana
City
Location of Bicknell in Knox County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 38°46′25″N87°18′29″W / 38.77361°N 87.30806°W / 38.77361; -87.30806
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Knox
Government
•  Mayor	Thomas Estabrook (D)
Area [1]
• Total	1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2)
• Land	1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	528 ft (161 m)
Population  (2021)
• Total	3,092
• Density	2,238.73/sq mi (864.38/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	47512
Area code	812, 930
FIPS code [2] [3]	18-05176
GNIS ID [2] [3]	431003

Bicknell is a city in Knox County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,915 at the 2010 census.

History

Bicknell was laid out in 1869 by John Bicknell, and named for him. ^{[4] [5]}

Geography

Bicknell is located at 38°46′25″N87°18′29″W / 38.77361°N 87.30806°W / 38.77361; -87.30806 (38.773512, −87.307967). ^[6] It is located in northeastern Knox County.

According to the 2010 census, Bicknell has a total area of 1.35 square miles (3.50 km²), all land. ^[7]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bicknell has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	298		—
1910	2,794		—
1920	7,635		173.3%
1930	5,212		−31.7%
1940	5,110		−2.0%
1950	4,572		−10.5%
1960	3,878		−15.2%
1970	3,717		−4.2%
1980	4,713		26.8%
1990	3,357		−28.8%
2000	3,378		0.6%
2010	2,915		−13.7%
2020	3,029		3.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, ^[10] there were 2,915 people, 1,187 households, and 737 families living in the city. The population density was 2,159.3 inhabitants per square mile (833.7/km²). There were 1,501 housing units at an average density of 1,111.9 per square mile (429.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 1,187 households, of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 38.7 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, ^[11] there were 3,378 people, 2,156 households, and 1,913 families living in the city. The population density was 2,216.8 inhabitants per square mile (855.9/km²). There were 1,581 housing units at an average density of 1,037.5 per square mile (400.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.13% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 1,395 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,046, and the median income for a family was $32,935. Males had a median income of $31,487 versus $58,162 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,027. About 18.5% of families and 26.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.4% of those under age 18 and 21.0% of those age 65 or over. The median age was 38.7

Government

Bicknell has a mayor-council system of government; both the mayor and city council serve four-year terms. There are five councilmen on the council, with four from districts and one at-large member.

Education

Bicknell has a public library, a branch of the Bicknell-Vigo Township Public Library. ^[12]

Notable people

• Norman Arterburn, Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court
• Joseph Barr, former Congressman and Secretary of the Treasury during the Johnson administration
• Tricia Cullop, current head coach of the Toledo Rockets women's basketball team
• Herdis McCrary, fullback for 1929 NFL Champion Green Bay Packers
• John McNaughton, Secretary of the Navy designate, Johnson administration
• Jones Osborn, Arizona newspaper editor and state legislator

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
2. "Feature ID 431003". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved June 30, 2014.
3. "FIPS55 Data: Indiana". FIPS55 Data. United States Geological Survey. February 23, 2006. Archived from the original on June 18, 2006. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
4. History of Knox and Daviess County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Goodspeed. 1886. pp.  266.
5. Greene, George E. (1911). History of Old Vincennes and Knox County, Indiana. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p.  354.
6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
7. "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
8. Climate Summary for Bicknell, Indiana
9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 11, 2012.
11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
12. "Bicknell Branch". Bicknell-Vigo Township Public Library. Retrieved March 8, 2018.