Owsley County's 2026 population is estimated at 3,816, reflecting a -1.45% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Owsley County is the 119th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 4,751 and has grown -19.68% since 2010.
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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