Owsley County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Owsley County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21189
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 189
Geography
- Land Area
- 197.40 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.89 sq mi
- Total Area
- 198.29 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.423622
- Longitude
- -83.691637
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 3,971
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 3,203
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,966 | 99.9% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.1% |
| White | 3,883 | 97.8% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,203 | 100.0% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.2% |
| White | 3,196 | 99.8% |
| Black | 5 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 3,971
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $23,205
- Poverty Rate
- 35.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,396
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,794 | 95.5% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 2,126
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 508 | 23.9% |
| Republican | 1,555 | 73.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 29 | 1.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,020 | 48.0% |
| Female | 1,106 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,000 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.8% |
| Black | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,190
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,135 | 56.8% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 38.9% |
| Black | 1 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 5 | 50.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 577 | 56.6% |
| Female | 613 | 55.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,029 (34.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 211 (7.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 2,052
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $80,109
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $498
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.0%
- Work From Home
- 8.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.