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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Owensboro

Kentucky · 54,067 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 $31,867. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $76,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54,067
+1%since 1990
from 53,549 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,592 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 2,567 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.4
+10%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
53K55K57K59K61K1990201020202024Owensboro
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,867
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,952 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,968
+56%since 1990
from $11,492 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.9%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$406
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
39.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(50,029)
Black6.1%(3,283)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(139)
Asian0.2%(112)
Diversity Score16%(8,562)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(48,697)
Black6.9%(3,714)
Hispanic / Latino1%(557)
Asian0.5%(264)
Diversity Score19.8%(10,687)
Diversity Score
20
+24%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.5%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
−14%since 1990
from 14.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 54,067 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Owensboro, Kentucky?

The typical household in Owensboro, Kentucky earns about $31,867 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 $76,000, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Owensboro, Kentucky?

About 17.8% 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 15.9% of people in Owensboro, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owensboro, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Owensboro, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 518 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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