Owen County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Owen County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 11,270. It is the 95th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Owen County is 42.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Owen County is $59,706. This is 4% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $165,000. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Owen County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Owen County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.1%.