Owen County, Indiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 68th-largest in Indiana

The population of Owen County, Indiana is 21,434 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 68th-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $59,586, the median home value is $162,400, and the median age is 45.3.

The population of Owen County has grown 1.3% since 2010 (21,566 → 21,851), a +0.09% annualized rate.

Owen County within Indiana · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

21,434

Population

+0.09%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$59,586

Median Income

$162,400

Median Home Value

Owen County covers 385 sq mi of land at 55.6 people per square mile.

About Owen County, IN

Owen County is a county in Indiana with a population of 21,434. It ranks #68 among counties in Indiana by population. The median age is 45.3, older than the national median. The population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

The median household income in Owen County is $59,586, below the US median of $74,580. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $162,400, with monthly rent averaging $912. The homeownership rate of 80.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Owen County reflects 17.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 35.4 minutes each way.

Owen County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Owen County had a population of 21,566 in 2010 and 21,851 in 2024, a 1.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 21,851 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.10%.

21,851

Population (2024)

21,566

Population (2010)

21,851

Peak (2024)

0.10%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	21,566	-	-	estimate
2011	21,489	-77	-0.36%	estimate
2012	21,368	-121	-0.56%	estimate
2013	21,152	-216	-1.01%	estimate
2014	21,016	-136	-0.64%	estimate
2015	20,823	-193	-0.92%	estimate
2016	20,898	+75	+0.36%	estimate
2017	20,779	-119	-0.57%	estimate
2018	20,879	+100	+0.48%	estimate
2019	20,881	+2	+0.01%	estimate
2020	21,324	+443	+2.12%	estimate
2021	21,519	+195	+0.91%	estimate
2022	21,552	+33	+0.15%	estimate
2023	21,775	+223	+1.03%	estimate
2024	21,851	+76	+0.35%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	95.5%
Black or African American	0.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

45.3

Median Age

49.4%

Female

50.6%

Male

21.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.0%

5–9

5.4%

10–14

5.7%

15–19

6.1%

20–24

4.8%

25–34

11.5%

35–44

11.2%

45–54

12.9%

55–59

8.7%

60–64

7.7%

65–74

12.9%

75–84

5.6%

85+

2.5%

Children (under 15): 16.1% · Seniors (65+): 21.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$59,586$-10,465 vs state
Mean household income	$79,136
Per-capita income	$33,451
Poverty rate	8.9%+0.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	56.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

21.8%

Professional & business services

19.8%

Construction

11.9%

Retail trade

7.9%

Finance & real estate

6.9%

Education & health care

6.2%

Public administration

5.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.6%

The largest employment sector in Owen County is manufacturing, accounting for 21.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

2.0%

Carpool

79.9%

Public transit

9.0%

Work from home

35.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$162,400$-39,200 vs state

Median home value

$912

Median rent

80.8%

Homeownership rate

9,868

Total housing units

87.1%

Occupied

12.9%

Vacant

19.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.6%

With health insurance

90.0%

With broadband internet

16.5%

Foreign-born

9.2%

Veterans (18+)

20.3%

With a disability

96.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.0%

High School+

17.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Owen County, Indiana has a population of 21,434 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 68th-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 56 people per square mile.

The population of Owen County has grown 1.3% since 2010 (21,566 → 21,851), a +0.09% annualized rate.

The median household income in Owen County, Indiana is $59,586, with mean (average) household income of $79,136 and per-capita income of $33,451. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Owen County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%), Black or African American (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Owen County, Indiana is 45.3 years. Residents are 49.4% female and 50.6% male.

The median home value in Owen County is $162,400 and median monthly rent is $912. 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,868 total housing units, 12.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Owen County, Indiana is manufacturing, employing 21.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Indianapolis is among the largest cities associated with Owen County, Indiana, with a population of 882,043.