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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Owen County

Indiana · 21,786 residents · 385.295 sq mi
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Owen County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,529. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $82,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,786
+26%since 1990
from 17,281 in 1990
1990 – 2025
57 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 45 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+8%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K18K20K21K23K1990201020202024Owen County
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,529
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,404 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,884
+60%since 1990
from $10,572 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.4%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$455
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $322 in 1990
US average: $602
81.6%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
18.4% rent
2.3
+22%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(17,109)
Black0.3%(50)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(29)
Asian0.3%(50)
Diversity Score2.9%(498)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(21,291)
Black0.2%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(164)
Asian0.2%(33)
Diversity Score2.9%(624)
3
−1%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.9%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.0 min
−12%since 1990
from 30.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owen County, Indiana?

Owen County, Indiana has about 21,786 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Owen County, Indiana?

The typical household in Owen County, Indiana earns about $36,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owen County, Indiana expensive?

In Owen County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $82,300, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Owen County, Indiana?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Owen County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owen County, Indiana?

About 9.4% of people in Owen County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owen County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Owen County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,505 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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