Bicknell is a city in Knox County,

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, 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.

Geography

Bicknell is located in northeastern Knox County. According to the 2010 census, Bicknell has a total area of , all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the

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system, Bicknell has a

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, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 2,915 people, 1,187 households, and 737 families living in the city. The

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was . There were 1,501 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.6%

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, 0.5%

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, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races.

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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

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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, there were 3,378 people, 2,156 households, and 1,913 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 1,581 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.13%

, 0.4%

, 0.2% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.12%

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, 0.06% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races.

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

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

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for the city was $13,027. About 18.5% of families and 26.3% of the population were below the

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, 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

It is in the North Knox School Corporation. Bicknell has a public library, a branch of the Bicknell-Vigo Township Public Library.

Notable people

* Norman Arterburn, Justice of the

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* Joseph Barr, former Congressman and Secretary of the Treasury during the Johnson administration *

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, current head coach of the Toledo Rockets women's basketball team * Herdis McCrary, fullback for 1929 NFL Champion Green Bay Packers *

John McNaughton John McNaughton (born January 13, 1950) is an American film and television director, best known for directing the controversial ''Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer'' (1986) and ''Wild Things (film), Wild Things'' (1998). His works encompass a ...

, Secretary of the Navy designate, Johnson administration *

Jones Osborn Jones Osborn (October 22, 1921 – November 6, 2014) was an American politician, newspaper editor, and publisher. Born in Bicknell, Indiana, Jones moved with his parents to Yuma, Arizona, where they bought two local daily newspapers. Jones learne ...

, Arizona newspaper editor and state legislator

References

External links

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fficial website
{{authority control Cities in Indiana Cities in Knox County, Indiana Communities of Southwestern Indiana Populated places established in 1869 1869 establishments in Indiana