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Owen County

Kentucky · 11,278 residents · 350.485 sq mi
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Owen County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,553. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
11,278
+7%since 2000
from 10,547 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+12%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,553
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,310 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,997
+67%since 2000
from $15,521 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(10,188)
Black1.1%(118)
Hispanic / Latino1%(105)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(614)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(10,486)
Black0.7%(83)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(251)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other3.1%(349)
Diversity Score15%(1,691)
Segregation Score20.7%(2,339)
Diversity Score
15
+158%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owen County, Kentucky?

Owen County, Kentucky has about 11,278 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Owen County, Kentucky earns about $50,553 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owen County, Kentucky expensive?

In Owen County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $116,300, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Owen County, Kentucky?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Owen County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owen County, Kentucky?

About 17.9% of people in Owen County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owen County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Owen County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,243 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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