Edwardsport is a town in Vigo Township, Knox County, Indiana, United States. The population was 303 at the 2010 census. It was founded in 1832 and named after Edward Wilkins, a founding father. History Alfred Simonson House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. Geography Edwardsport is located at (38.811322, -87.251670). According to the 2010 census, Edwardsport 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 Köppen Climate Classification system, Edwardsport has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 303 people, 128 households, and 87 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 169 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.3% White, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population. There were 128 households, of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.85. The median age in the town was 45.2 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 35.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.8% male and 49.2% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 363 people, 151 households, and 104 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 170 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.80% White, 0.55% African American, 0.28% Native American, and 1.38% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population. There were 151 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of