Owen County

About Owen County, Kentucky: The Heart of Kentucky’s Golden Triangle

Owen County, Kentucky is truly the Heartbeat of Kentucky’s Golden Triangle. Located entirely within the boundaries of I-75, I-71 and I-64, the county is less than a one hour drive from Lexington, Louisville and Cincinnati, Ohio, and just minutes from the Kentucky Speedway. A large Canadian plastic manufacturer has just moved in, creating additional opportunities to strengthen the county’s existing manufacturing cluster. 

Owen County has a wealth of natural beauty with numerous lakes, streams and rolling ridges providing top quality fishing and hunting opportunities in the Commonwealth. The county is also home to the state’s largest winery and the Kentucky River. Owen County provides easy access to all the attractions of Central Kentucky as well as Southern Ohio; however, once you make a stop in Owen County you will not want to leave.

Population

Total Population

11,367

Population
Growth Rate

0.01%

Median Age

42

Diversity Index

17.100

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Housing & Income

Households

4,384

Total Housing Units

5,382


Owner Occupied

3,489

Renter Occupied

895

Vacant

998

Median Home Value

$198,360


Average Home Value

$234,759

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.33%

Income Projection

Median Household

$55,526 $61,348


Average Household

$73,165 $82,083


Per Capita

$28,231 $31,675

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Workforce

Total Businesses

255

Total Employed

2,657

Workers 16+

4,839

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

23

Employed

751

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

9

Employed

418

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

39

Employed

246

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

25

Employed

231

2024 Utilities Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

175

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

13

Employed

150

Some
High School

588

Graduated
High School

2,810

Associates
Degree

739

Bachelor's
Degree

1,267

Graduate
Degree

351

Average Commute Time

39 min.



Resident Commuters

1,836

Non-Resident Commuters

2,895

Drive Alone

3,678

Carpooled

518

Public

10

Work At Home

448

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18
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