County · Kentucky
Daviess County, Kentucky
Daviess County, Kentucky. Daviess County had 104,898 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 17 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 15 census-designated) and 24 census tracts. GEOID 21059.
Daviess County is one of the 2 counties of the Owensboro, KY metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
104,898
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 103,312 · ACS 2020-2024: 103,648
Median household income
$68,214
±$2,332 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$199,900
±$6,812 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$918
±$36 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Daviess County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 103,312 residents in Daviess County. The Census Bureau estimates 104,898 for July 1, 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 103,648 over 458 square miles of land.
| Measure | Daviess County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 103,648 | 4,534,824 | +3,174 |
| Households | 41,639±432 | 1,814,469 | +1,460 |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.02 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 44,431±87 | 2,023,116 | +1,309 |
Daviess County's population since 2000
From 91,545 in 2000 to 104,898 in 2025: up 14.6%. 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 Daviess County?
Daviess County holds 17 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 15 census-designated places. The largest is Owensboro with 60,892 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Owensboro | 60,183 | $56,357 |
|---|---|---|
| Thruston | 2,234 | $69,922 |
| MasonvilleGEOID 2150520 | 2,129 | $83,241 |
| SorghoGEOID 2171760 | 1,972 | $121,579 |
| PhilpotGEOID 2160654 | 991 | $87,692 |
| Whitesville | 580 | $85,000 |
| MoseleyvilleGEOID 2153670 | 470 | not published |
| YelvingtonGEOID 2185224 | 437 | $68,176 |
| MaceoGEOID 2149026 | 404 | not published |
| StanleyGEOID 2173146 | 309 | not published |
| UticaGEOID 2178708 | 298 | not published |
| Pleasant RidgeGEOID 2161680 | 578 | $41,798 |
| KnottsvilleGEOID 2143030 | 183 | $96,513 |
| PantherGEOID 2159124 | 144 | not published |
| St. JosephGEOID 2167854 | 110 | not published |
| CurdsvilleGEOID 2119288 | 94 | not published |
| West LouisvilleGEOID 2181876 | 40 | not published |
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 Daviess County?
The median resident of Daviess County is 38.6 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.3%. 3.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Daviess County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6±0.4 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.5% | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.7%±0.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% | 5.0% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.9%±0.5 pts | 81.5% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.5 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9%±0.5 pts | 4.7% | +0.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.1%±0.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±0.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 16.8%±1.0 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5%±0.9 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9%±0.9 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.2%±1.6 pts | 27.6% | +3.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.8%±1.0 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±0.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Daviess County earn?
Half of Daviess County's 41,639 households earn less than $68,214 a year (±$2,332), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 the median was $63,594 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,620 after inflation. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Daviess County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,214±$2,332 | $63,726 | +$4,620 |
| Mean household income | $89,502±$3,533 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,554±$1,440 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.7%±1.4 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.0%±3.0 pts | 20.3% | −4.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.4%±1.3 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8%±1.3 pts | 88.6% | – |
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 Daviess County?
Owners occupy 68.1% of Daviess County's occupied homes and renters 31.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $199,900 by its owner (±$6,812). The median renter pays $918 a month including utilities, and 31.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Daviess County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $199,900±$6,812 | $205,600 | +$35,479 |
| Median gross rent | $918±$36 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.9%±4.4 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,387±$35 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.1%±1.7 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 44,431±87 | 2,023,116 | +1,309 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2%±1.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.0%±1.7 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.4%±0.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.4%±0.8 pts | 9.0% | – |
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 Daviess County building?
Builders took permits for 253 new housing units across Daviess County in 2025 (183 single-family), 2.4 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 Daviess County get to work?
84.1% of Daviess County's workers drive alone and 6.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Daviess County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.0%±1.1 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±0.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.1%±1.4 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2%±1.0 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1%±0.9 pts | 10.2% | +3.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.3 min±0.7 | 24.0 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 are Daviess County's census tracts?
Daviess County is divided into 24 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $22,996 (Tract 2) to $111,978 (Tract 16.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Daviess County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 7th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 65th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 13th of 120 |
| Median household income | 17th of 120 |
| Median home value | 29th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 90th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17th of 120 |
| Median age | 103rd of 120 |
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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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