Owen County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18119 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,604 | — | #1,788 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,464 | -16.9% | #1,849 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.0 years | +15.7% | #743 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $172,400 | -38.8% | #1,757 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $911 | -21.7% | #1,374 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | -2.1% | #1,361 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Owen County has a population of 21,604, making it the #1,788 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.0 years, which is 15.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Owen County is $62,464, ranking #1,849 out of 3,222 counties — 16.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.3% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
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The median home value in Owen County is $172,400 (-38.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $911/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.4%.
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93.7% of residents in Owen County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
About Owen County, Indiana
Owen County, Indiana has a total population of 21,604, making it the 1,788th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Owen County is 45.0 years, which is 15.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Owen County is $62,464, which ranks #1,849 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Owen County is $172,400, 38.8% below the national median. Renters in Owen County pay a median gross rent of $911 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Owen County, 16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.4 min.
Owen County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (1.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%).
All data for Owen County, Indiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.