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Owenton, KY
City in Owen County, Kentucky.
Population
1,511
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
793
ZIP codes
0
Owenton and its ZIP codes
Owenton at a glance
- Owenton is about 6.9 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,438 a year, 13% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,500 (33% below Kentucky) and median rent is $726 a month.
Local data for Owenton, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Owenton, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,438
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$137,500
Median rent
$726/mo
Homeownership
58.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (248), German Americans (186), Scottish Americans (82).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Owen County. PPP loans are for Owenton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,580
1,592 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,235
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$66.8M
FY 2026, $5,923 per person
How people get to work
Owenton, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Owenton, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
308
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
50
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Cities near Owenton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GratzCity | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| MontereyCity | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| SandersCity | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| SpartaCity | 11 mi | 6.2 |
| GlencoeCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| WorthvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| WilliamstownCity | 15 mi | 16.8 |
| CorinthCity | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| WarsawCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| Dry RidgeCity | 17 mi | 5.2 |
| Florence, INCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| GhentCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Vevay, INTown | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| SadievilleCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| New CastleCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| PleasurevilleCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Owenton, KY in?
- Owenton is in Owen County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Owenton, KY?
- About 1,511 people live in Owenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Owenton?
- Nearby places include Gratz (7.4 mi), Monterey (8.1 mi), Sanders (9.9 mi), Sparta (11 mi), Glencoe (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023