Owen County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Owen County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21187
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 187
Geography
- Land Area
- 350.49 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.76 sq mi
- Total Area
- 354.25 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.499395
- Longitude
- -84.841590
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 11,209
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 8,710
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,023 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 191 | 1.7% |
| White | 10,716 | 95.6% |
| Black | 66 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,686 | 99.7% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 0.3% |
| White | 8,476 | 97.3% |
| Black | 133 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 52 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 11,330
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,533
- Poverty Rate
- 18.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,049
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,632 | 93.8% |
| Black | 33 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,313
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,223 | 44.1% |
| Republican | 3,568 | 48.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 270 | 3.7% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,583 | 49.0% |
| Female | 3,730 | 51.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,655 | 91.0% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 1.7% |
| Black | 19 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 89 | 1.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,550
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,278 | 49.3% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 22.8% |
| Black | 13 | 68.4% |
| Asian | 50 | 56.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,735 | 48.4% |
| Female | 1,815 | 48.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,906 (36.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,444 (18.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,388
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $175,959
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $796
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 10.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.