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Owensville

Ohio · 786 residents · 0.618 sq mi
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Owensville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,000. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $122,300. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 67% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
786
−4%since 2000
from 816 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,272 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+36%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5807008209391K1990201020202024Owensville
2024620
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,000
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,097 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,604
+33%since 2000
from $14,725 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10%
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$308
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.1% in 2000
65.0% rent
Afford Score
6.4
+68%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(720)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(14)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.7%(5)
Diversity Score8.6%(67)
Diversity Score
9
+74%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
32.5%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.1%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
56.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owensville, Ohio?

Owensville, Ohio has about 786 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owensville, Ohio?

The typical household in Owensville, Ohio earns about $19,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owensville, Ohio expensive?

In Owensville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $122,300, and the typical rent is about $308 a month.

How educated are people in Owensville, Ohio?

About 9.9% 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 40.0% 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 233 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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