Demographics in Owensboro, KY

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Owensboro?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

60,112

Male

29,480

49.0%

Female

30,632

51.0%

Median Age

37.7

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

81.8%

Black

6.5%

Hispanic

5.4%

Asian

3.1%

Two or More

5.4%

Other

2.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

16.9%

High School or Higher

39.9%

Foreign Born

5.0%

Veterans

5.1%

Married

34.2%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Owensboro, KY has a population of 60,112 with a median age of 37.7. The racial makeup is 81.8% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 6.5% Black, 3.1% Asian. About 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 5.0%.