Owensboro, KY

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2021 Population
59,839
0.0719% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mitch McConnell
Republican Party
US Senator
Rand Paul
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
37.6
2.08% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
20.2%
1.37% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$47,411
2.64% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$131,600
4.78% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
26,160
0.328% 1-year decline

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In 2021, Owensboro, KY had a population of 59.8k people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $47,411. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Owensboro, KY grew from 59,796 to 59,839, a 0.0719% increase and its median household income grew from $46,193 to $47,411, a 2.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Owensboro, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.83%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.03%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.69%), and White (Hispanic) (1.99%).

None of the households in Owensboro, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.2% of the residents in Owensboro, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Owensboro, KY are Owensboro Community and Technical College (2,148 degrees awarded in 2021), Brescia University (201 degrees), and Kentucky Wesleyan College (175 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Owensboro, KY was $131,600, and the homeownership rate was 56.3%.

Most people in Owensboro, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Owensboro, KY was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Owensboro, KY is home to a population of 59.8k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.19% of Owensboro, KY residents were born outside of the country (2.51k people).

In 2021, there were 12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49k people) in Owensboro, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.09k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.81k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.2%
2021 Citizenship
97.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.2% of Owensboro, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Owensboro, KY was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Owensboro, KY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    49k ± 523
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    4.09k ± 454
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    1.81k ± 382
4.83%
Hispanic Population
2.89k people

In 2021, there were 12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49k people) in Owensboro, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.09k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.81k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.83% of the people in Owensboro, KY are hispanic (2.89k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    29,505 ± 4,203 people
  2. Cuba
    14,201 ± 2,921 people
  3. India
    12,469 ± 2,738 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 29,505 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,201 and India with 12,469.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.19%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.51k people
4%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
2.39k people

As of 2021, 4.19% of Owensboro, KY residents (2.51k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Owensboro, KY was 4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,417 ± 272
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    484 ± 177
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    395 ± 174

Owensboro, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.93 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Owensboro, KY employs 26.2k people. The largest industries in Owensboro, KY are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,762 people), Manufacturing (4,094 people), and Retail Trade (3,070 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($65,553), Utilities ($55,774), and Wholesale Trade ($53,991).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,114. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

26.2k
2021 Value
± 1,317
−0.328%
1 Year decline
± 7.06%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Owensboro, KY declined at a rate of −0.328%, from 26.2k employees to 26.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Owensboro, KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,361 people), Production Occupations (3,008 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,718 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Owensboro, KY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

26.2k
2021 Value
± 1,317
−0.328%
1 Year decline
± 7.06%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Owensboro, KY declined at a rate of −0.328%, from 26.2k employees to 26.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Owensboro, KY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,762 people), Manufacturing (4,094 people), and Retail Trade (3,070 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Owensboro, KY, though some of these residents may live in Owensboro, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$40,326
Median earning men ± $3,629
$28,488
Median earning women ± $1,805

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,553), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,313), and Wholesale Trade ($54,057).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,284), Manufacturing ($42,483), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,682).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $57.5B
  2. $36.5B
  3. $28.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.5B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Machinery ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$330B
2020 Value in Kentucky
$644B
Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky
95% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $330B. This is expected to increase 95% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $27.7B
  2. $19B
  3. $17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $27.7B, followed by California with $19B and Ohio and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell
Senator from Kentucky2
Assumed office on January 3, 1985
Rand Paul
Senator from Kentucky3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Owensboro, KY awarded 2,544 degrees. The student population of Owensboro, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,518 male students and 3,285 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Owensboro, KY are White (2,213 and 87%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (84 and 3.3%), Black or African American (78 and 3.07%), and Unknown (78 and 3.07%).

The largest universities in Owensboro, KY by number of degrees awarded are Owensboro Community and Technical College (2,148 and 84.4%), Brescia University (201 and 7.9%), and Kentucky Wesleyan College (175 and 6.88%).

The most popular majors in Owensboro, KY are Liberal Arts & Sciences (408 and 16%), Electrician (376 and 14.8%), and Welding Technology (299 and 11.8%).

The median tuition cost in Owensboro, KY for private four year colleges is $27,200.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Owensboro, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 58.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,803 (43.4% men and 56.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,803 students enrolled in Owensboro, KY, 43.4% men and 56.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,622 records, of which 57.6% were women and 42.4% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 50 degrees awarded
  2. 32 degrees awarded
  3. 408 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Owensboro, KY was Electrician with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Owensboro, KY according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 2,148 degrees awarded
  2. 201 degrees awarded
  3. 175 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Owensboro Community and Technical College with 2,148 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

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In 2021, 1,458 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Owensboro, KY, which is 1.34 times more than the 1,086 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,213 degrees mean that there were 26.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 84 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,105) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,149) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.789% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (777k), and Secondary Education (561k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Owensboro, KY was $131,600 in 2021, which is 0.537 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $125,600 to $131,600, a 4.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Owensboro, KY is 56.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Owensboro, KY have an average commute time of 17.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Owensboro, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Owensboro, KY is $47,411. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Owensboro, KY was Census Tract 16.01 with a value of $97,138, followed by Census Tract 17.02 and Census Tract 14.01, with respective values of $87,875 and $75,109.

Property

$131,600
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,306
$14,129
Median Property Taxes
±$812

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Owensboro, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Owensboro, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

56.3%
Homeownership
2021
64.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 56.3% of the housing units in Owensboro, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Owensboro, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 16.01
  2. Census Tract 17.02
  3. Census Tract 14.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Owensboro, KY was Census Tract 16.01 with a value of $97,138, followed by Census Tract 17.02 and Census Tract 14.01, with respective values of $87,875 and $75,109.

The following map shows all of the places in Owensboro, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$47,411
Median Household Income
± $2,221
25.1k
Number of Households
± 1,251

In 2021, the median household income of the 25.1k households in Owensboro, KY grew to $47,411 from the previous year's value of $46,193.

The following chart displays the households in Owensboro, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Owensboro, KY is from Kentucky.
0.453
2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky
0.454
2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2021, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.236% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (83.3%)
  2. Carpooled (9.4%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.86%)

In 2021, 83.3% of workers in Owensboro, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.4%) and those who worked at home (3.86%).

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Commute Time

17.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Owensboro, KY have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.47% of the workforce in Owensboro, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Owensboro, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Owensboro, KY have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

20.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Owensboro, KY (11.7k out of 57.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Owensboro, KY is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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94.5% of the population of Owensboro, KY has health coverage, with 41.2% on employee plans, 27.1% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0.688% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Daviess County, KY see 1846 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.39% decrease from the previous year (1872 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1645 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 323 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,846 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Daviess County, KY

Primary care physicians in Daviess County, KY see an average of 1,846 patients per year. This represents a 1.39% decrease from the previous year (1,872 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Daviess County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 22.1% between 18 and 34 years, 34.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.53%
Uninsured
41.2%
Employer Coverage
27.1%
Medicaid
14.5%
Medicare
10.9%
Non-Group
0.688%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Owensboro, KY grew by 13.8% from 4.86% to 5.53%.

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