Owsley County, Kentucky

Total Population: 4,021

County Seat: Booneville

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Median Home Value

$79,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$31,064

Across all households

Median Age

47.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

11.4%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.3%
Two or More Races5.1%
Other Race1.6%

Under 18 Years

18.8%

65 Years and Over

21.1%

Male

51.1%

Female

48.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

100.0%

No Health Insurance

6.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

73.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

11.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$31,064

Mean Household Income

$50,599

Per Capita Income

$21,285

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

50.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

28.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$79,900

Median Rent

Total Housing Units

2,024

Owner-Occupied

68.3%

Renter-Occupied

31.7%

Vacancy Rate

25.6%

Married Couple Households

43.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

25.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.5%

Average Household Size

2.61

Broadband Internet Access

72.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21189.