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Owingsville

Kentucky · 1,612 residents (2025 est.) · 2.512 sq mi
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Owingsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,053. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $118,300. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% 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
1,621
+9%since 2000
from 1,488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
645 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
+14%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,612 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Owingsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,053
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,897 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,904
+59%since 2000
from $18,156 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
−6%since 2010
from 0.518 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$442
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $221 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.2%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−4%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,411)
Black3.7%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(158)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,498)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(93)
Diversity Score17.8%(289)
Diversity Score
18
+68%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% 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
17.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 31.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2017
from 64.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owingsville, Kentucky?

Owingsville, Kentucky has about 1,621 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owingsville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Owingsville, Kentucky earns about $40,053 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owingsville, Kentucky expensive?

In Owingsville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $118,300, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Owingsville, Kentucky?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Owingsville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owingsville, Kentucky?

About 17.8% of people in Owingsville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owingsville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Owingsville, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 143 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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