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Owen County, Indiana
Owen County, Indiana. Owen County had 21,886 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.6% since 2020, in line with Indiana (+2.8%). It holds 17 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs, 13 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 18119.
Owen County is one of the 2 counties of the Bloomington, IN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,886
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,321 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,604
Median household income
$62,464
±$5,041 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$172,400
±$11,458 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$911
±$62 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Owen County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 21,321 residents in Owen County. The Census Bureau estimates 21,886 for July 1, 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, in line with Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 21,604 over 385 square miles of land.
| Measure | Owen County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,604 | 6,851,073 | +769 |
| Households | 8,618±259 | 2,716,009 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.07 | 2.46 | +0.13 |
| Housing units | 9,918±27 | 2,976,568 | −265 |
Owen County's population since 2000
From 21,786 in 2000 to 21,886 in 2025: up 0.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Owen County?
Owen County holds 17 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 13 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Washington Township, Owen County with 6,498 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Washington Township, Owen County | 6,387 | $62,182 |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Township, Owen County | 2,566 | $85,602 |
| Spencer | 2,454 | $48,378 |
| Jackson Township, Owen County | 1,706 | $55,109 |
| Wayne Township, Owen County | 1,704 | $63,802 |
| Franklin Township, Owen CountyGEOID 1811925540 | 1,294 | $59,125 |
| Montgomery Township, Owen CountyGEOID 1811950742 | 1,203 | $59,637 |
| Lafayette Township, Owen CountyGEOID 1811940770 | 1,168 | $85,953 |
| Morgan Township, Owen CountyGEOID 1811951048 | 1,148 | $52,455 |
| Taylor Township, Owen CountyGEOID 1811975050 | 1,013 | $54,896 |
| Jefferson Township, Owen CountyGEOID 1811938142 | 998 | $63,958 |
| Marion Township, Owen CountyGEOID 1811946998 | 922 | $74,096 |
| Gosport | 842 | $59,886 |
| Jennings Township, Owen CountyGEOID 1811938430 | 778 | $43,646 |
| Harrison Township, Owen CountyGEOID 1811931954 | 434 | $77,102 |
| PatricksburgGEOID 1858374 | – | $73,564 |
| Coal CityGEOID 1813978 | – | $35,357 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Owen County?
The median resident of Owen County is 45.0 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 21.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.9%. 0.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Owen County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0±0.3 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.3%±0.3 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.3%±0.3 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% | 8.6% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.0%±0.3 pts | 75.4% | −1.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2%±1.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.5%±1.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.7%±2.0 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3%±1.7 pts | 7.4% | −4.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.6%±2.1 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.8%±2.4 pts | 29.5% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6%±1.1 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 Owen County earn?
Half of Owen County's 8,618 households earn less than $62,464 a year (±$5,041), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $60,972 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Owen County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,464±$5,041 | $71,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,852±$5,664 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,451±$2,326 | $38,351 | +$3,426 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.3%±2.4 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.8%±6.3 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.7%±2.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.2%±2.4 pts | 89.9% | – |
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 Owen County?
Owners occupy 81.4% of Owen County's occupied homes and renters 18.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $172,400 by its owner (±$11,458). The median renter pays $911 a month including utilities, and 35.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Owen County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $172,400±$11,458 | $218,200 | +$27,670 |
| Median gross rent | $911±$62 | $1,062 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.0%±9.3 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,261±$72 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.4%±2.5 pts | 70.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,918±27 | 2,976,568 | −265 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8%±4.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.4%±2.8 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.0%±2.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4%±1.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.6%±2.6 pts | 16.0% | – |
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 Owen County building?
Builders took permits for 122 new housing units across Owen County in 2025 (122 single-family), 5.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Owen County get to work?
78.3% of Owen County's workers drive alone and 9.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.0%.
| Measure | Owen County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.8%±1.9 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0%±1.1 pts | 4.3% | −2.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.3%±3.3 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3%±1.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±1.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.8%±2.6 pts | 10.7% | +6.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.5 min±2.6 | 24.1 min | +4.1 min |
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 are Owen County's census tracts?
Owen County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $50,156 (Tract 9556) to $82,560 (Tract 9559).
| Tract 955518119955500 | 3,947±411 | $63,958 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 955618119955600 | 3,412±424 | $50,156 |
| Tract 9557.0118119955701 | 3,041±477 | $69,800 |
| Tract 9557.0218119955702 | 2,136±335 | $72,739 |
| Tract 955818119955800 | 4,640±322 | $59,854 |
| Tract 955918119955900 | 4,428±295 | $82,560 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Owen County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 68th of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 21st of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 70th of 92 |
| Median household income | 72nd of 92 |
| Median home value | 54th of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 35th of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 42nd of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66th of 92 |
| Median age | 4th of 92 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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