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Owenton

Kentucky · 1,327 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 $33,242. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,327
−4%since 2000
from 1,387 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
697 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 728 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
−18%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Owenton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,242
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,833
+19%since 2000
from $14,955 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$354
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−23.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
55.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−19%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,255)
Black1.8%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(15)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score8.9%(118)
Diversity Score
9
−28%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+58%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owenton, Kentucky?

Owenton, Kentucky has about 1,327 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owenton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Owenton, Kentucky earns about $33,242 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 $84,700, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Owenton, Kentucky?

About 11.2% 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 17.4% 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 8 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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