Owsley County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21189 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,971 | — | #2,966 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $22,188 | -70.5% | #3,196 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.7 years | +22.6% | #380 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $80,100 | -71.6% | #3,168 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $448 | -61.5% | #3,195 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 36.1% | +186.9% | #3,143 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Owsley County has a population of 3,971, making it the #2,966 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.7 years, which is 22.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Owsley County is $22,188, ranking #3,196 out of 3,222 counties — 70.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 36.1% and unemployment stands at 12.6%.
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The median home value in Owsley County is $80,100 (-71.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $448/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.1%.
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95.2% of residents in Owsley County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.
About Owsley County, Kentucky
Owsley County, Kentucky has a total population of 3,971, making it the 2,966th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Owsley County is 47.7 years, which is 22.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Owsley County is $22,188, which ranks #3,196 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 70.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 36.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6%.
The median home value in Owsley County is $80,100, 71.6% below the national median. Renters in Owsley County pay a median gross rent of $448 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Owsley County, 7.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 78.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.2 min.
Owsley County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.3%).
All data for Owsley 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.