Owen County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21187 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,330 | — | #2,397 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,134 | -18.6% | #1,977 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,406 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,700 | -40.2% | #1,834 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $830 | -28.6% | #1,891 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | +45.1% | #2,488 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Owen County has a population of 11,330, making it the #2,397 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Owen County is $61,134, ranking #1,977 out of 3,222 counties — 18.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.3% and unemployment stands at 7.0%.
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The median home value in Owen County is $168,700 (-40.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $830/mo and the homeownership rate is 88.0%.
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93.6% of residents in Owen County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% above the national rate.
About Owen County, Kentucky
Owen County, Kentucky has a total population of 11,330, making it the 2,397th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Owen County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Owen County is $61,134, which ranks #1,977 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0%.
The median home value in Owen County is $168,700, 40.2% below the national median. Renters in Owen County pay a median gross rent of $830 per month. The homeownership rate is 88.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Owen County, 18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 42.8 min.
Owen County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%).
All data for Owen County, Kentucky 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.