Owensboro, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
59,796
Unemployment
4.5%
Poverty
20.5%
Median Home
$125,600
Median Income
$46,193
Median Rent
$812
Owensboro SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
9
Owensboro, KY Crime Report
2,487
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,115.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
75.43%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Owensboro / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,487 | 4,115.5 | 2,038.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 161 | 266.4 | 259.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 5 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 45 | 74.5 | 52.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 70 | 115.8 | 168.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 2,326 | 3,849.1 | 1,779.5 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 404 | 668.5 | 344.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,638 | 2,710.6 | 1,178.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 284 | 470.0 | 256.8 | 246.0 |
Owensboro, KY Cost Of Living
88
Owensboro's Overall Cost Of Living
Owensboro's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Owensboro | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 92 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 62 | 70 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 116 | 102 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Owensboro in Kentucky
Map Of Owensboro, KY
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Population over time in Owensboro
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 59,796 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 59,188 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 58,791 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 58,685 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 58,350 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 58,000 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 57,763 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 57,361 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 56,928 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 56,541 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Owensboro
| Race | Owensboro | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.6% | 84.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 6.5% | 8.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 3.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Owensboro
| Gender | Owensboro | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Owensboro for adults over 25
| Education | Owensboro | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Owensboro, Kentucky
| Income | Owensboro | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.8% | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.8% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.9% | 10.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.9% | 10.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.8% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.8% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.2% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.7% | 4.5% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 4.2% | 8.3% |
