Owen County Summary

Life in Owen County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Owen County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Owen County:

  • The population in Owen County is 11,229.

  • The median home value in Owen County is $135,547.

  • The median income in Owen County is $56,485.

  • The median rent in Owen County is $827.

  • The unemployment rate in Owen County is 4.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Owen County is 14.1%.

  • The average high in Owen County is 72.0° and there are 112.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Owen County

List Of Cities & Towns in Owen County

Owenton, KY Population 1,640

Sparta, KY Population 281

Monterey, KY Population 103

Gratz, KY Population 89

Map Of Owen County

Owen County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Owen County is 72.0°.

  • There are 83.96 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 112.0 inches of rain each year with 5.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:43 hours of sun each day in Owen County.

StatOwen County
Mean High72.0
Nice Days83.96
Rainfall112.0
Snowfall5.8
Sunny_hours4:43
72.0°
Average High
112.0
Inches of Rain

Owen County Demographics

Population over time in Owen County

The current population in Owen County is 11,229. The population has increased 3.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 11,160 2.9%
2021 10,847 0.5%
2020 10,796 -

Gender in Owen County

  • Owen County is 49.2% female with 5,527 female residents.

  • Owen County is 50.8% male with 5,702 male residents.

Female
49.2% (5,527)
Male
50.8% (5,702)
Gender Owen County KY USA
Female 49.2% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 50.8% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Owen County

Owen County is:

  • 94.1% White with 10,563 White residents.

  • 1.0% African American with 117 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 17 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 52 Other residents.

  • 3.7% Two Or More with 414 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.6% Hispanic with 63 Hispanic residents.

White
94.1% (10,563)
African American
1.0% (117)
American Indian
0.0% (3)
Asian
0.2% (17)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.5% (52)
Two Or More
3.7% (414)
Hispanic
0.6% (63)

Table: Owen County By Race

Race Owen County KY USA
White 94.1% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 1.0% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.7% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 0.6% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Owen County, Kentucky

  • 5.5% of households in Owen County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.9% of households in Owen County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Owen County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Owen County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Owen County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Owen County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Owen County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Owen County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Owen County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.9% of households in Owen County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.5% (612)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.9% (660)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.3% (1,264)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.5% (956)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.9% (1,562)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.4% (2,061)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (1,451)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.8% (1,662)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.9% (666)
$200,000 or more
2.9% (330)
Income Owen County KY USA
Less than $10,000 5.5% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.9% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.3% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.5% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.9% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.4% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.8% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.9% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.9% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Owen County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Owen County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Owen County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 44.0% of adults in Owen County completed high school / ged.

  • 12.0% of adults in Owen County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Owen County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Owen County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Owen County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Owen County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Owen County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (673)
9-12th Grade
9% (1,010)
High School / GED
44% (4,940)
Some College
12% (1,347)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,010)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (1,684)
Master's Degree
3% (336)
Professional Degree
1% (112)
Doctorate Degree
1% (112)
Education Owen County KY USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 44% 33% 26%
Some College 12% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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