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Bicknell

Indiana · 3,029 residents · 1.353 sq mi
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Bicknell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,863. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $49,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,029
−10%since 2000
from 3,378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,239 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,497 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+2%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bicknell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,863
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,046 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,915
+99%since 2000
from $13,027 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−33%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(3,305)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(20)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(98)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,806)
Black0.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(68)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other3.5%(106)
Diversity Score16%(485)
Diversity Score
16
+453%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+72%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−18.0 ptssince 2011
from 21.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+18.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bicknell, Indiana?

Bicknell, Indiana has about 3,029 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bicknell, Indiana?

The typical household in Bicknell, Indiana earns about $41,863 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bicknell, Indiana expensive?

In Bicknell, Indiana, the median home is worth about $49,000, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Bicknell, Indiana?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bicknell, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bicknell, Indiana?

About 15.1% of people in Bicknell, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bicknell, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bicknell, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 328 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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