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42301

Owensboro, KY

Total Population
45,851
Median Household Income
$59,478
Median Home Value
$168,300
Median Rent
$872

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$59,478
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$168,300
100.2% above state median
Rent
$872
100% above state median
Median Age
36.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Owensboro, KY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

26.0% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.9%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$59,478
-20.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-85,287,136
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.42 people

Total Households
18,549
Family Households
44.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
27.1%
#2 Industry
Education
25.7%
#3 Industry
Finance
14.4%
Total Employed Residents:14,180

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.4%
292 workers
Public Transit
0.3%
55 workers
Total Commuting Workers:20,349
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.1%
21,695 employed
Labor Force
22,619
890 unemployed
Median Age
36.7 years
Per Capita Income
$31,386
Poverty Rate
14.2%

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