City · Kentucky
Owenton, Kentucky
Owenton, city, in Owen County, Kentucky. Owenton had 1,690 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,682 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,511 (±317). GEOID 2158692.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,690
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,682 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,511 ±317
Median household income
$55,438
±$9,302 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$137,500
±$29,263 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$726
±$117 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Owenton and what county is it in?
Owenton is a city in Owen County, Kentucky. It covers 1.9 square miles of land, 883 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Owenton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,690 people lived in Owenton on July 1, 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,682 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,511 (±317).
| Measure | Owenton | Owen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,511 ±317 | 11,330 | no clear change |
| Households | 547 ±105 | 4,252 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.59 ±0.37 | 2.64 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 678 ±134 | 5,388 | no clear change |
Owenton's population since 2000
From 1,387 in 2000 to 1,690 in 2025: up 21.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Owenton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Owenton?
The median resident of Owenton is 43.5 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 25.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.3%.
| Measure | Owenton | Owen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5 ±6.6 | 42.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.1% ±5.8 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.9% ±6.3 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 44.3% ±5.6 pts | 51.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% ±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.9% ±2.3 pts | 93.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1% ±1.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.8% ±1.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±3.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 19.7% ±5.3 pts | 18.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0% ±2.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.1% ±5.8 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.3% ±5.9 pts | 18.3% | +6.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7% ±4.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.6% ±8.0 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Owenton earn?
Half of Owenton's 547 households earn less than $55,438 a year (±$9,302), against $61,134 in Owen County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 the median was $36,877 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $18,561 after inflation. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Owenton | Owen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,438 ±$9,302 | $61,134 | +$18,561 |
| Mean household income | $59,981 ±$8,524 | $75,128 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,754 ±$2,706 | $30,369 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.9% ±6.0 pts | 18.3% | −14.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.2% ±14.0 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.1% ±7.8 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.3% ±8.8 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.7% ±9.5 pts | 80.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Owenton?
Owners occupy 58.0% of Owenton's occupied homes and renters 42.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $137,500 by its owner (±$29,263). The median renter pays $726 a month including utilities, and 26.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Owenton | Owen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $137,500 ±$29,263 | $168,700 | +$31,414 |
| Median gross rent | $726 ±$117 | $830 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.0% ±12.7 pts | 33.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,145 ±$152 | $1,385 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.0% ±9.4 pts | 88.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.0% ±9.4 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Housing units | 678 ±134 | 5,388 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 6.8% ±7.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.0% ±19.4 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.8% ±7.3 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% ±3.7 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.6% ±5.2 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.3% ±4.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Owenton building?
Owenton last reported building permits to the Census Bureau for 2021.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Owenton work and get to work?
78.0% of Owenton's workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.6 minutes.
| Measure | Owenton | Owen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.9% ±6.2 pts | 58.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% ±7.5 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.0% ±7.7 pts | 71.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.3% ±6.1 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.3% ±2.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3% ±4.0 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.6 min ±5.5 | 41.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Owenton?
No census tract lies mostly in Owenton; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9702.02Owen County | 2,862 | $78,997 |
| Tract 9702.01Owen County | 2,372 | $53,666 |
| Tract 9701Owen County | 3,052 | $50,400 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Owenton) · Census block assignment files
How does Owenton compare with other places in Kentucky?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Owenton is the 8,313th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 162nd-most populous of 418 in Kentucky.
Owenton ranks 115th of 230 places in Kentucky with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 162nd | 418 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 118th | 204 |
| Residents per square mile | 147th | 232 |
| Median household income | 115th | 230 |
| Per capita income | 168th | 232 |
| Median home value | 157th | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 153rd | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 137th | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 183rd | 223 |
| Median age | 52nd | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 122nd | 229 |
| Work from home | 118th | 130 |
| Travel time to work | 9th | 232 |
Owenton's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, sortable · Compare Owenton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Owenton?
22 of the 57 figures for Owenton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Owenton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Owenton.