Owen County, Kentucky Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 95th-largest in Kentucky
The population of Owen County, Kentucky is 11,270 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 95th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $59,706, the median home value is $165,000, and the median age is 42.5.
The population of Owen County has grown 5.4% since 2010 (10,848 → 11,435), a +0.38% annualized rate.
11,270
Population
+0.38%
Annual growth
32
People / sq mi
$59,706
Median Income
$165,000
Median Home Value
Owen County covers 350 sq mi of land at 32.2 people per square mile.
About Owen County, KY
Owen County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 11,270. It ranks #95 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 42.5, older than the national median. The population is 51.3% male and 48.7% female.
The median household income in Owen County is $59,706, below the US median of $74,580. 12.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $165,000, with monthly rent averaging $775. The homeownership rate of 87.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Owen County reflects 17.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.2% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 41.7 minutes each way.
Owen County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Owen County had a population of 10,848 in 2010 and 11,435 in 2024, a 5.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,435 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.38%.
11,435
Population (2024)
10,848
Population (2010)
11,435
Peak (2024)
0.38%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,848 |
| 2011 | 10,823 |
| 2012 | 10,762 |
| 2013 | 10,646 |
| 2014 | 10,659 |
| 2015 | 10,737 |
| 2016 | 10,674 |
| 2017 | 10,794 |
| 2018 | 10,867 |
| 2019 | 10,884 |
| 2020 | 11,302 |
| 2021 | 11,301 |
| 2022 | 11,292 |
| 2023 | 11,309 |
| 2024 | 11,435 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.5
Median Age
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Male
19.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.9% · Seniors (65+): 19.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $59,706$-2,711 vs state |
| Mean household income | $75,233 |
| Per-capita income | $30,071 |
| Poverty rate | 12.9%+1.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 55.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Owen County is manufacturing, accounting for 21.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.4%
Drive alone
2.7%
Carpool
72.3%
Public transit
11.2%
Work from home
41.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$165,000$-27,300 vs state
Median home value
$775
Median rent
87.8%
Homeownership rate
5,378
Total housing units
79.2%
Occupied
20.8%
Vacant
12.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.2%
With health insurance
86.7%
With broadband internet
23.9%
Foreign-born
6.8%
Veterans (18+)
15.9%
With a disability
97.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.1%
High School+
17.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Owen County, Kentucky has a population of 11,270 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 95th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 32 people per square mile.
The population of Owen County has grown 5.4% since 2010 (10,848 → 11,435), a +0.38% annualized rate.
The median household income in Owen County, Kentucky is $59,706, with mean (average) household income of $75,233 and per-capita income of $30,071. 12.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Owen County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.3%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Owen County, Kentucky is 42.5 years. Residents are 48.7% female and 51.3% male.
The median home value in Owen County is $165,000 and median monthly rent is $775. 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,378 total housing units, 20.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Owen County, Kentucky is manufacturing, employing 21.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.
Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Owen County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.