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Owenton

Kentucky · 1,682 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 $37,500. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,800. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,682
+21%since 2000
from 1,387 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
883 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 728 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
−12%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Owenton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,420
+37%since 2000
from $14,955 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$576
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
57.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,538)
Black1.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(27)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other1.5%(25)
Diversity Score12.3%(208)
Diversity Score
12
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owenton, Kentucky?

Owenton, Kentucky has about 1,682 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owenton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Owenton, Kentucky earns about $37,500 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 $87,800, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in Owenton, Kentucky?

About 8.9% 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 22.8% 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 363 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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