Owsley County, Kentucky
Total Population: 4,021
County Seat: Booneville
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
73.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
11.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.