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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Owenton

Kentucky · 1,387 residents · 1.904 sq mi
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Owenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,125. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $72,300. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,387
+5%since 1990
from 1,319 in 1990
1990 – 2025
728 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 693 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 43.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Owenton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,125
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,492 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,955
+43%since 1990
from $10,473 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.4%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 25.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$263
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $222 in 1990
US average: $602
53.0%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.5% in 1990
47.0% rent
3.1
+36%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,277)
Black3.2%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.7%(102)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,308)
Black2.8%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(24)
Asian0.6%(8)
Diversity Score12.4%(172)
12
+61%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.7%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−13%since 1990
from 22.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Owenton, Kentucky?

Owenton, Kentucky has about 1,387 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Owenton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Owenton, Kentucky earns about $23,125 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 $72,300, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.

How educated are people in Owenton, Kentucky?

About 12.3% 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 21.4% 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 68 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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