Owsley County's estimated 2026 population is 3,934 with a growth rate of 0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Owsley County is the 119th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 4,751 and has seen a growth of -17.2% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.7 years
Female: 51.9 years
Male: 43.4 years
There are 3,205 adults, (816 of whom are seniors) in Owsley County.
Female: 1,965 (49.5%)
Male: 2,006 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Owsley County includes 95.54% White, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,794 | 95.54% |
| Two or more races | 170 | 4.28% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.18% |
Owsley County's average per capita income is $24,835. Household income levels show a median of $22,188. The poverty rate stands at 36.15%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $48,839 | - |
| Families | $29,050 | $47,069 |
| Households | $22,188 | $42,014 |
| Non Families | $16,064 | $35,448 |
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