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Owensville

Missouri · 2,757 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 $40,730. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,000. Households here earn about 29% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,757
+10%since 2000
from 2,500 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,062 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 963 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+6%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Owensville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,730
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,913 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,225
+33%since 2000
from $15,208 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(2,509)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(52)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other2%(56)
Diversity Score11.9%(327)
Diversity Score
12
+741%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+5%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owensville, Missouri?

Owensville, Missouri has about 2,757 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owensville, Missouri?

The typical household in Owensville, Missouri earns about $40,730 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 $96,000, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Owensville, Missouri?

About 22.0% 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 17.5% 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 446 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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