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Owensboro Independent School District
Owensboro Independent School District is a unified school district in Kentucky with a community population of 29,731. The median household income is $46,558 and the median age is 36.3.
29,731
Population
3954
People / sq mi
$46,558
Median Income
36.3
Median Age
Owensboro Independent School District covers 8 sq mi of land at 3953.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 53.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$46,558
Median Household Income
$29,438
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$149,700
Median Home Value
$827
Median Rent
57.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.2%
High School+
22.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Owensboro Independent School District serves a community with a population of 29,731 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kentucky.
The median household income in Owensboro Independent School District is $46,558, with a per capita income of $29,438. The poverty rate is 18.6%.
Owensboro Independent School District is 79.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 53.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Owensboro Independent School District, 88.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Owensboro Independent School District is $149,700, with a median rent of $827. The homeownership rate is 57.8%.
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Data for Owensboro Independent School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2104590).
Owensboro Independent School District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US school districts, at roughly 3,954 people per square mile. With 29,731 residents, Owensboro Independent School District is a school district in Kentucky.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $46,558, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 18.6%, poverty is near the top of the range for US school districts, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $149,700, with typical rent around $827.
22.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Owensboro Independent School District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.