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Population Review

Census ACS · #369 MSA

Owensboro Metro Area

The Owensboro, Ky Metropolitan Statistical Area has 112,322 residents. The median household income is $65,656 and the median home value is $182,100.

112,322

Population

158

People / sq mi

$65,656

Median Income

$182,100

Median Home Value

The Owensboro CBSA covers 711 sq mi of land at 158.0 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White87.5%
Black or African American4.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%

Economy & Income

$65,656

Median Household Income

$35,046

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Owensboro metro's price level is 88.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 11.4% lower the US average. The local median income of $65,656 has the buying power of $74,095 in average-priced US metros.

88.6

Price Level (US = 100)

$74,095

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$65,656

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$182,100

Median Home Value

$894

Median Rent

67.9%

Homeownership

Education

91.0%

High School+

24.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

5.3%

Work From Home

20.7 min

Avg Commute

20.7%

Foreign Born

Owensboro spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Owensboro, Ky Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 112,322 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #369 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Owensboro metro area is $65,656, with a per capita income of $35,046.

The Owensboro, Ky CBSA spans the state of Kentucky.

Data for the Owensboro, Ky CBSA (36980) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.