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Owingsville

Kentucky · 1,593 residents · 2.512 sq mi
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Owingsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,541. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,600. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,593
+7%since 2000
from 1,488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
634 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
−6%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Owingsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,541
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,897 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,242
−5%since 2000
from $18,156 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,600
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$484
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $221 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
51.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−12%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,495)
Black1.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(38)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.7%(27)
Diversity Score14.3%(228)
Diversity Score
14
+35%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+32%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owingsville, Kentucky?

Owingsville, Kentucky has about 1,593 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owingsville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Owingsville, Kentucky earns about $31,541 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 $85,600, and the typical rent is about $484 a month.

How educated are people in Owingsville, Kentucky?

About 16.3% 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 30.5% 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 115 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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