Owsley County Summary

Life in Owsley County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Owsley County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Owsley County:

  • The population in Owsley County is 4,054.

  • The median home value in Owsley County is $112,725.

  • The median income in Owsley County is $32,844.

  • The unemployment rate in Owsley County is 14.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Owsley County is 28.8%.

  • The average high in Owsley County is 73.0° and there are 120.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Owsley County

List Of Cities & Towns in Owsley County

Booneville, KY Population 139

Map Of Owsley County

Owsley County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Owsley County is 73.0°.

  • There are 87.63 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 120.0 inches of rain each year with 5.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:42 hours of sun each day in Owsley County.

StatOwsley County
Mean High73.0
Nice Days87.63
Rainfall120.0
Snowfall5.4
Sunny_hours4:42
73.0°
Average High
120.0
Inches of Rain

Owsley County Demographics

Population over time in Owsley County

The current population in Owsley County is 4,054. The population has decreased -7.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 4,094 -7.3%
2021 4,416 -0.6%
2020 4,442 -

Gender in Owsley County

  • Owsley County is 50.4% female with 2,045 female residents.

  • Owsley County is 49.6% male with 2,008 male residents.

Female
50.4% (2,045)
Male
49.6% (2,008)
Gender Owsley County KY USA
Female 50.4% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Owsley County

Owsley County is:

  • 91.4% White with 3,705 White residents.

  • 1.3% African American with 54 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 6 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 1.8% Other with 73 Other residents.

  • 5.3% Two Or More with 216 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.0% Hispanic with 0 Hispanic residents.

White
91.4% (3,705)
African American
1.3% (54)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.1% (6)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
1.8% (73)
Two Or More
5.3% (216)
Hispanic
0.0% (0)

Table: Owsley County By Race

Race Owsley County KY USA
White 91.4% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 1.3% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 1.8% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.3% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 0.0% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Owsley County, Kentucky

  • 11.2% of households in Owsley County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 13.8% of households in Owsley County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Owsley County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Owsley County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Owsley County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Owsley County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Owsley County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Owsley County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.9% of households in Owsley County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 0.0% of households in Owsley County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
11.2% (454)
$10,000 to $14,999
13.8% (559)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.7% (554)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.8% (559)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.4% (501)
$50,000 to $74,999
9.6% (389)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.1% (650)
$100,000 to $149,999
6.6% (266)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.9% (117)
$200,000 or more
0.0% (0)
Income Owsley County KY USA
Less than $10,000 11.2% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 13.8% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.7% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.8% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.4% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 9.6% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.1% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 6.6% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.9% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 0.0% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Owsley County for adults over 25

  • 15.0% of adults in Owsley County completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Owsley County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 44.0% of adults in Owsley County completed high school / ged.

  • 14.0% of adults in Owsley County completed some college.

  • 3.0% of adults in Owsley County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Owsley County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Owsley County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Owsley County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Owsley County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
14% (608)
9-12th Grade
13% (527)
High School / GED
44% (1,783)
Some College
14% (567)
Associate's Degree
3% (121)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (283)
Master's Degree
3% (121)
Professional Degree
1% (40)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Owsley County KY USA
< 9th Grade 14% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 13% 7% 6%
High School / GED 44% 33% 26%
Some College 14% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 3% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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