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Owenton

Kentucky · 1,690 residents (2025 est.) · 1.904 sq mi
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Owenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,511
+9%since 2000
from 1,387 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
794 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 728 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,690 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Owenton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,438
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,754
+66%since 2000
from $14,955 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
−12%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$726
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
42.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−21%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,308)
Black2.8%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(24)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(172)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,464)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other2.1%(31)
Diversity Score7.6%(115)
Diversity Score
8
−39%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+68%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.4%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 23.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.7%
+35.4 ptssince 2017
from 44.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owenton, Kentucky?

Owenton, Kentucky has about 1,511 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owenton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Owenton, Kentucky earns about $55,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owenton, Kentucky expensive?

In Owenton, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $137,500, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in Owenton, Kentucky?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Owenton, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owenton, Kentucky?

About 14.9% of people in Owenton, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owenton, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Owenton, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 192 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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