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Owensville

Missouri · 2,500 residents · 2.597 sq mi
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Owensville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,913. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $62,500. Households here earn about 29% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,500
+8%since 1990
from 2,311 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
963 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 890 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.7
+3%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Owensville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,913
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,071 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,208
+56%since 1990
from $9,771 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.6%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$361
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $260 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
32.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(2,303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score1.1%(25)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,457)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score1.4%(35)
Diversity Score
1
+31%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.7%
+14.1 ptssince 1990
from 54.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+6%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owensville, Missouri?

Owensville, Missouri has about 2,500 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Owensville, Missouri?

The typical household in Owensville, Missouri earns about $26,913 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 $62,500, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Owensville, Missouri?

About 9.0% 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 15.6% 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 189 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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