Bicknell, Indiana facts for kids
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Bicknell, Indiana
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Location of Bicknell in Knox County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Knox |
| Area | |
| • 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 | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Population
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| • 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
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| Area code | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-05176 |
| GNIS ID | 2394162 |
Bicknell is a small city located in Knox County, Indiana, in the United States. It's a friendly place where about 3,000 people live. Bicknell is known for its history and community spirit.
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The Story of Bicknell
Bicknell was founded in 1869. A man named John Bicknell started the town. He also gave it his name.
Where is Bicknell?
Bicknell is located in the northeastern part of Knox County. The city covers an area of about 1.35 square miles (3.50 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Bicknell's Weather
The weather in Bicknell has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's shown as "Cfa."
How Many People Live Here?
Bicknell has seen its population change over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
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People in Bicknell (2010)
In 2010, there were 2,915 people living in Bicknell. They lived in 1,187 households. About 737 of these were families.
Most people in Bicknell were White (97.6%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 38.7 years old. About 25% of the residents were under 18. About 16% were 65 years or older.
Learning in Bicknell
Bicknell has a public library. It is a branch of the Bicknell-Vigo Township Public Library. This library helps people learn and read.
Famous People from Bicknell
Many notable people have come from Bicknell:
- Norman Arterburn was a Justice on the Indiana Supreme Court.
- Joseph Barr was a Congressman. He also served as Secretary of the Treasury.
- Tricia Cullop is a successful basketball coach. She coaches the Toledo Rockets women's basketball team.
- Herdis McCrary was a football player. He played fullback for the Green Bay Packers. They won the NFL Championship in 1929.
- John McNaughton was chosen to be Secretary of the Navy.
- Jones Osborn was a newspaper editor and state legislator in Arizona.
See also
In Spanish: Bicknell (Indiana) para niños
