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Owensville

Ohio · 822 residents (2025 est.) · 0.618 sq mi
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Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 196 residents. 15% 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 $157,700. The poverty rate of 41.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
620
−24%since 2000
from 816 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,003 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+16%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:822 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5807008209391K1990201020202024Owensville
2024620
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,834
+41%since 2000
from $14,725 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.0%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
+9%since 2010
from 0.509 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.1% in 2000
67.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(788)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(544)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(12)
Asian1.6%(10)
Other8.7%(54)
Diversity Score27.7%(172)
Diversity Score
28
+466%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+71%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% 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
28.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.6%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
69.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
41.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2012
from 26.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+31.3 ptssince 2017
from 60.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owensville, Ohio?

Owensville, Ohio has about 620 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Owensville, Ohio expensive?

In Owensville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $157,700.

How educated are people in Owensville, Ohio?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Owensville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owensville, Ohio?

About 41.0% of people in Owensville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owensville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Owensville, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 399 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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