Kentucky Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,971 (100%) |
| Population Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 9 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $22,188 |
| Per Capita Income | $18,731 |
| Median Home Value | $80,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,052 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,099 (53.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 468 (22.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 485 (23.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,567 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Family Households | 845 (53.9%) |
The table below compares Owsley County to the other 120 counties and county equivalents in Kentucky by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 120 | 1st |
| Population Density | # 119 | 2nd |
| Median Household Income | # 120 | 1st |
| Per Capita Income | # 119 | 2nd |
| Diversity Index | # 111 | 8th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kentucky Census Data Comparison Tool.
