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Owensville

Missouri · 2,802 residents (2025 est.) · 2.597 sq mi
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Owensville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,149. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,800. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
2,806
+12%since 2000
from 2,500 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,080 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 963 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
−10%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,802 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Owensville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,149
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,913 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,604
+42%since 2000
from $15,208 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+4%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+22%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,457)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,646)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(53)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other3.5%(97)
Diversity Score13.7%(383)
Diversity Score
14
+868%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+16%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.9%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 74.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owensville, Missouri?

Owensville, Missouri has about 2,806 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owensville, Missouri?

The typical household in Owensville, Missouri earns about $49,149 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owensville, Missouri expensive?

In Owensville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $139,800, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Owensville, Missouri?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Owensville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owensville, Missouri?

About 22.7% of people in Owensville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owensville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Owensville, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 495 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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