Owen County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Owen County is located in Indiana with a total population of 21,434. It is the 68th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Owen County is 45.3 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Owen County is $59,586. This is 15% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $162,400. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Owen County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Owen County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.0%.