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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Owensboro

Kentucky · 53,549 residents · 20.858 sq mi
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Owensboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,952. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $45,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,549
−1%vs 2000
vs 54,067 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,567 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 2,592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
53K55K57K59K61K1990201020202024Owensboro
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,952
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,867 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,492
−36%vs 2000
vs $17,968 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
18.9%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,800
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $76,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$280
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $406 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.2% in 2000
39.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−13%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(48,697)
Black6.9%(3,714)
Hispanic / Latino1%(557)
Asian0.5%(264)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.8%(10,687)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(50,029)
Black6.1%(3,283)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(139)
Asian0.2%(112)
Other0.2%(125)
Diversity Score16%(8,562)
Diversity Score
16
−19%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.8%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owensboro, Kentucky?

Owensboro, Kentucky has about 53,549 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Owensboro, Kentucky?

The typical household in Owensboro, Kentucky earns about $21,952 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owensboro, Kentucky expensive?

In Owensboro, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $45,800, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Owensboro, Kentucky?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Owensboro, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owensboro, Kentucky?

About 18.9% of people in Owensboro, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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