Owsley County's estimated 2026 population is 3,816 with a growth rate of -1.45% 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 -19.68% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Owsley County includes 93.29% White, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.
White (93.29%)
Two or more races (5.1%)
Other race (1.62%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,751 | 93.29% |
| Two or more races | 205 | 5.1% |
| Other race | 65 | 1.62% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Owsley County's average per capita income is $28,946. Household income levels show a median of $31,064. The poverty rate stands at 24.86%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $54,858 | - |
| Families | $42,292 | $55,454 |
| Households | $31,064 | $50,599 |
| Non Families | $17,433 | $40,714 |
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