Owen County, Kentucky

Total Population: 11,270

County Seat: Owenton

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Median Home Value

$165,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$59,706

Across all households

Median Age

42.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.1%
Two or More Races2.7%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

22.1%

65 Years and Over

19.8%

Male

51.3%

Female

48.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.8%

No Health Insurance

7.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$59,706

Mean Household Income

$75,233

Per Capita Income

$30,071

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$165,000

Median Rent

$775/mo

Total Housing Units

5,378

Owner-Occupied

87.8%

Renter-Occupied

12.2%

Vacancy Rate

20.8%

Married Couple Households

57.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

17.9%

Average Household Size

2.62

Broadband Internet Access

75.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21187.