2023 ACS Census Data · Population 4,021
Owsley County is a small rural county in Kentucky with a population of 4,021. The median household income is $31,064, 52% below the national average. The poverty rate is 24.9%, median home value is $79,900, and 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 53% below the national average.
Population
4,021
2023 estimate
Rank #2963 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$31,064
Household
Rank #3139 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$79,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #3150 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
11.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #3109 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
1.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
44% below Kentucky avg·52% below national avg
Poverty Rate
30% below Kentucky avg·66% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
23% below Kentucky avg·28% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$21,285
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
24.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
41.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
47% below Kentucky avg·62% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
29% below Kentucky avg·41% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% below Kentucky avg·6% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
28% above Kentucky avg·33% above national avg
Housing Units
2,024
Households
1,506
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,026
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
72.8%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
38% below Kentucky avg·53% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
14% below Kentucky avg·18% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
31.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.8%
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