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Owensville

Indiana · 1,338 residents · 0.569 sq mi
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Owensville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,338
+1%since 2000
from 1,322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,351 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
−1%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9991K1K1K2K1990201020202024Owensville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,286
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,306 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,414
+60%since 2000
from $15,916 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,290)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(15)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(52)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,205)
Black1.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(42)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score12.8%(171)
Diversity Score
13
+224%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.3%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owensville, Indiana?

Owensville, Indiana has about 1,338 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owensville, Indiana?

The typical household in Owensville, Indiana earns about $49,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owensville, Indiana expensive?

In Owensville, Indiana, the median home is worth about $83,500, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Owensville, Indiana?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Owensville, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owensville, Indiana?

About 10.9% of people in Owensville, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owensville, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Owensville, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 285 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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