Knightstown also hosts an annual car show and a music series on the town square.

[10] As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 2,182 people, 899 households, and 590 families living in the town.

There were 1,001 housing units at an average density of 971.8 per square mile (375.2/km2).

28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 2,148 people, 915 households, and 595 families living in the town.

There were 979 housing units at an average density of 1,379.2 per square mile (532.5/km2).

31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Knightstown High School offers AP and ACP (Advanced College Project) credits.

High School Cheerleaders won the State Championship in 2000, 2004, 2005, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018.