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Owensboro

Kentucky · 60,183 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 $46,193. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
60,183
+11%since 2000
from 54,067 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,885 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2,592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+2%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
53K55K57K59K61K1990201020202024Owensboro
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,193
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,867 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,780
+55%since 2000
from $17,968 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$812
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
44.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(47,810)
Black7%(4,217)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(2,867)
Asian3.5%(2,119)
Other4.1%(2,448)
Diversity Score42.9%(25,816)
Diversity Score
43
+117%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owensboro, Kentucky?

Owensboro, Kentucky has about 60,183 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owensboro, Kentucky?

The typical household in Owensboro, Kentucky earns about $46,193 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 $125,600, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.

How educated are people in Owensboro, Kentucky?

About 24.6% 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 20.5% 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 6,634 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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