Knight township, Indiana
Knight township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Knight township is a geographic entity located in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 68,332. The land area covers 34.22 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 68,332 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.6 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 30,989 | ±604 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 34,035 | ±544 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 30,989 | ±604 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,046 | ±531 |
| Median Home Value | $161,100 | ±$5,643 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,009 | ±$31 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,227 | ±$1,899 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,390 | ±$1,851 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | ±2.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 10,865 | ±1,367 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 34,401 | ±919 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.1% | ±1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 67,804 (2024)
ID: 164177
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE CHIEF DEPUTY
1116 N WEINBACH AVE, EVANSVILLE IN 47711-4848
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GUS Population: 180,387 (2024)
ID: 193252
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1 NW MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, RM 305, EVANSVILLE IN 47708-1833
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Corydon, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Evansville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Henderson, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Evansville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Boonville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Boonville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Newburgh, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Newburgh, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Newburgh, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Evansville, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville
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College Vocational | 0.8 mi away | 227 N. Green River Road, Evansville, IN, 47715-2405 |
8124759685
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MCCOLLOUGH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 5115 WASHINGTON AVENUE, EVANSVILLE, IN, 47715 |
(812) 428-8236
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The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville
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College Vocational | 1.5 mi away | 5545 Vogel Rd, Evansville, IN, 47715 |
8124378772
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EAST BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 840 EAST CHANDLER AVENUE, EVANSVILLE, IN, 47713 |
(812) 428-8231
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University of Evansville
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College | 1.9 mi away | 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN, 47722 |
8124882000
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OAKLYN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 3001 OAKLYN DRIVE, EVANSVILLE, IN, 47711 |
(812) 428-8234
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Rogers Academy of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 4.1 mi away | 221 Main Street, Evansville, IN, 47708 |
81240211001
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STRINGTOWN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 2100 STRINGTOWN ROAD, EVANSVILLE, IN, 47711 |
(812) 428-8233
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University of Southern Indiana
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College | 9.8 mi away | 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN, 47712 |
8124648600
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EVANSVILLE-VANDERBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 200 SE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD, EVANSVILLE, IN, 47713 |
(812) 428-8200
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at EVANSVILLE MUSEUM, IN US, located 4.2 miles from Knight township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.3° | 27.4° | 34.9° | 3.48" | — |
| February | 48.0° | 30.8° | 39.4° | 3.35" | — |
| March | 58.0° | 38.8° | 48.4° | 4.69" | — |
| April | 69.9° | 49.1° | 59.5° | 5.22" | — |
| May | 78.0° | 58.1° | 68.1° | 4.78" | — |
| June | 86.5° | 67.0° | 76.7° | 4.37" | — |
| July | 89.0° | 71.0° | 80.0° | 4.48" | — |
| August | 88.8° | 69.8° | 79.3° | 3.10" | — |
| September | 83.5° | 62.0° | 72.7° | 3.40" | — |
| October | 72.3° | 50.9° | 61.6° | 3.32" | — |
| November | 57.6° | 40.4° | 49.0° | 3.97" | — |
| December | 46.8° | 32.7° | 39.7° | 3.63" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville city | City | 2.5 mi | — |
| Melody Hill CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Newburgh town | Town | 5.1 mi | — |
| Highland CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Chandler town | Town | 8.2 mi | — |
| Spottsville CDP | CDP | 8.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1816340212. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.