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

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Owen County10,54710,84111,36711,373

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Population by Age

Population2024
0-4654
5-9727
10-14766
15-19822
20-24680
25-29562
30-34563
35-39608
40-44663
45-49714
50-54755
55-59762
60-64811
65-69765
70-74606
75-79420
80-84268
85+221
18+8,719
Median Age42

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Population by Race

Owen County2024
Total11,367.00
White Alone93.07%
Black Alone0.84%
American Indian Alone0.29%
Asian Alone0.22%
Pacific Islander Alone0.04%
Some Other Race1.23%
Two or More Races4.31%
Hispanic Origin2.32%
Diversity Index17.10

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Growth Rate

Owen County2024 - 2029
Population0.01%
Households0.01%
Families-0.09%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households4,0864,2964,3844,387
Housing Units5,3455,6345,3825,373
Owner Occupied Units3,4893,516
Renter Occupied Units895871
Vacant Units998986

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Home Value

Owen County20242029
Median Home Value$198,360$213,710
Average Home Value$234,759$249,602
<$50,000401350
$50,000 - $99,999430375
$100,000 - $149,999368323
$150,000 - $199,999564574
$200,000 - $249,999486496
$250,000 - $299,999483544
$300,000 - $399,999153172
$400,000 - $499,999370420
$500,000 - $749,999141159
$1,000,000 +10

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later311
2000-2009894
1990-19991,409
1980-1989576
1970-1979998
1960-1969381
1950-1959162
1940-1949128
1939 or Before510

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Income

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Income

Owen County20242029
Median Household$55,526$61,348
Average Household$73,165$82,083
Per Capita$28,231$31,675

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Household Income

Owen County2024
<$15,000517
$15,000 - $24,999456
$25,000 - $34,999378
$35,000 - $49,999577
$50,000 - $74,999874
$75,000 - $99,999540
$100,000 - $149,999688
$150,000 - $199,999221
$200,000+133

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+4,839
In-County Residents1,836
Out-of-County Residents2,895
Drive Alone3,678
Carpooled518
Public Transport10
Work at Home448
Motorcycle0
Bicycle0
Walked127
Other58
Less than 5 minutes354
5-9 minutes195
10-14 minutes318
15-19 minutes416
20-24 minutes405
25-29 minutes141
30-34 minutes592
35-39 minutes145
40-44 minutes332
45-59 minutes568
60-89 minutes612
90+ minutes313
Average Travel Time39

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees2,657
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt15
Mining31
Utilities175
Construction121
Manufacturing48
Wholesale Trade83
  
Retail Trade246
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers9
Furn & Home Furnish Str7
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip22
Food & Beverage Stores78
Health/Pers Care Stores8
Gasoline Stations46
Clothing/Accessory Store6
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music13
General Merchandise Str57
  
Transportation/Warehouse65
Information25
  
Finance & Insurance35
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn26
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other9
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing17
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv28
Legal Services10
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt11
Educational Services418
HealthCare/Social Assist751
Arts/Entertainment/Rec57
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs150
Accommodation39
Food Srv/Drinking Places111
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin146
Auto Repair/Maintenance16
Public Administration Emp231

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Educational Attainment (25+)

Owen County2024
<9th Grade417
Some High School588
GED690
Graduated High School2,810
Some College/No Degree856
Associates Degree739
Bachelor's Degree1,267
Graduate Degree351

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses255
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus5
Mining Bus2
Utilities Bus2
Construction Bus12
Manufacturing Bus7
Wholesale Trade Bus9
  
Retail Trade Bus39
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus3
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus1
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus5
Food & Beverage Stores Bus8
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus2
Gasoline Stations Bus4
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus3
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus5
General Merchandise Str Bus8
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus6
Information Bus6
  
Finance & Insurance Bus6
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus3
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus3
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus9
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus12
Legal Services Bus3
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus5
Educational Services Bus9
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus23
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus5
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus13
Accommodation Bus4
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus9
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus51
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus8
Public Administration Bus25

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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