Owensboro, Kentucky Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Owensboro, Kentucky is 60,112 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest city in Kentucky. The median household income is $53,295, the median home value is $162,900, and the median age is 37.7.
The population has grown 5.5% since 2010 (57,511 → 60,675).
60,112
Population
2822
People / sq mi
$53,295
Median Income
$162,900
Median Home Value
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Owensboro covers 21.3 sq mi of land at 2822 people per square mile.
About Owensboro, KY
The poverty rate is what most separates Owensboro from the typical city: 16.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Owensboro is a city in Kentucky with a population of 60,112. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Kentucky in the country, at #4 by population.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $53,295, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 16.4%, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $162,900, with typical rent around $900.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 25.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Just 5.9% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Owensboro: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Owensboro city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Owensboro city had a population of 57,511 in 2010 and 60,675 in 2024, a 5.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 60,675 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.38%.
60,675
Population (2024)
57,511
Population (2010)
60,675
Peak (2024)
0.38%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 57,511 |
| 2011 | 57,755 |
| 2012 | 58,139 |
| 2013 | 58,357 |
| 2014 | 58,415 |
| 2015 | 59,031 |
| 2016 | 59,305 |
| 2017 | 59,523 |
| 2018 | 59,745 |
| 2019 | 60,131 |
| 2020 | 60,284 |
| 2021 | 60,035 |
| 2022 | 60,136 |
| 2023 | 60,394 |
| 2024 | 60,675 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$53,295
Median Household Income
$32,557
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$162,900
Median Home Value
$900
Median Rent
55.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.7%
High School+
25.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
81.0%
Public Transit
5.9%
Work From Home
17.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
21.4%
Foreign Born
91.8%
Non-English at Home
6.7%
Veterans
19.9%
With Disability
93.9%
Health Insurance
91.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.3% |
| Manufacturing | 18.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.2% |
| Information | 6.5% |
| Construction | 4.7% |
| Retail Trade | 4.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.0% |
| Public Administration | 2.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Owensboro, Kentucky has a population of 60,112 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest city in Kentucky.
The median household income in Owensboro, Kentucky is $53,295, with 16.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Owensboro, Kentucky is $162,900, with median monthly rent at $900 and a homeownership rate of 55.8%.
The median age in Owensboro, Kentucky is 37.7 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
The population has grown 5.5% since 2010 (57,511 → 60,675).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.