Owsley County, KY Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Owsley County?

Per Capita income in Owsley County is $19,405.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Owsley County?

Median Family Income in Owsley County is $48,125.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Owsley County?

Median Household Income in Owsley County is $32,844.

Q: What is Income or Wage Gap in Owsley County?

Income or Wage Gap in Owsley County is 27.1%.Women in Owsley County earn 72.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

Q: What is Family Income Deficit in Owsley County?

Family Income Deficit in Owsley County is $9,058.Families that are below poverty line in Owsley County earn $9,058 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Owsley County?

Inequality or Gini Index in Owsley County is 0.46.

Q: What is the Total Population of Owsley County?

Total Population of Owsley County is 4,054.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Owsley County?

Total Male Population of Owsley County is 2,009.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Owsley County?

Total Female Population of Owsley County is 2,045.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Owsley County?

There are 98.24 Males per 100 Females in Owsley County.

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Owsley County Map

Owsley County Overview

$19,405

PER CAPITA INCOME

$48,125

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$32,844

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

27.1%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

72.9¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

$9,058

FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT

0.46

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

4,054

TOTAL POPULATION

2,009

MALE POPULATION

2,045

FEMALE POPULATION

98.24

MALES / 100 FEMALES

101.79

FEMALES / 100 MALES

48.0

MEDIAN AGE

3.5

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.9

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

1,279

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

37.2%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

14.2%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Owsley County Area Codes

606

Income in Owsley County

Income Overview in Owsley County

Per Capita Income in Owsley County is $19,405, while median incomes of families and households are $48,125 and $32,844 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	4,054	$19,405
Median Family Income	842	$48,125
Mean Family Income	842	$61,351
Median Household Income	1,383	$32,844
Mean Household Income	1,383	$47,393
Income Deficit	842	$9,058
Wage / Income Gap (%)	4,054	27.05%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	4,054	72.95¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	4,054	0.46

Earnings by Sex in Owsley County

Average Earnings in Owsley County are $27,797, $32,639 for men and $23,810 for women, a difference of 27.1%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	773 (57.8%)	$32,639
Female	565 (42.2%)	$23,810
Total	1,338 (100.0%)	$27,797

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Owsley County

The most common earnings brackets in Owsley County are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (82 | 10.6%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (84 | 14.9%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	25 (3.2%)	14 (2.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999	64 (8.3%)	3 (0.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499	13 (1.7%)	56 (9.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	41 (5.3%)	50 (8.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999	40 (5.2%)	30 (5.3%)
$15,000 to $17,499	25 (3.2%)	47 (8.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999	69 (8.9%)	26 (4.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499	5 (0.6%)	24 (4.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999	38 (4.9%)	62 (11.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	44 (5.7%)	45 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999	48 (6.2%)	30 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999	23 (3.0%)	32 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999	58 (7.5%)	84 (14.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999	29 (3.7%)	13 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999	57 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999	82 (10.6%)	31 (5.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999	19 (2.5%)	4 (0.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	76 (9.8%)	14 (2.5%)
$100,000+	17 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	773 (100.0%)	565 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Owsley County

Average earnings in Owsley County are $34,907 for men and $24,012 for women, a difference of 31.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $54,375, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $28,454. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $39,102, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $18,047.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	$34,676	$0
High School Diploma	$28,454	$39,102
College or Associate's Degree	-	-
Bachelor's Degree	-	-
Graduate Degree	$54,375	$0
Total	$34,907	$24,012

Family Income in Owsley County

Family Income Brackets in Owsley County

According to the Owsley County family income data, there are 195 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.2% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	61	7.2%
$10,000 to $14,999	60	7.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	67	8.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	136	16.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	106	12.6%
$50,000 to $74,999	86	10.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	195	23.2%
$100,000 to $149,999	91	10.8%
$150,000 to $199,999	40	4.8%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Owsley County

5-person families (48 | 5.7%) account for the highest median family income in Owsley County with $111,364 per family, while 5-person families (48 | 5.7%) have the highest median income of $22,273 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	451 (53.6%)	$34,236
3-Person Families	189 (22.5%)	$44,821
4-Person Families	116 (13.8%)	$77,917
5-Person Families	48 (5.7%)	$111,364
6-Person Families	38 (4.5%)	$0
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	842 (100.0%)	$48,125

Family Income by Number of Earners in Owsley County

The median family income in Owsley County is $48,125, with families comprising 3+ earners (18) having the highest median family income of $114,375, while families with no earners (278) have the lowest median family income of $29,107, accounting for 2.1% and 33.0% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	278 (33.0%)	$29,107
1 Earner	302 (35.9%)	$39,464
2 Earners	244 (29.0%)	$82,232
3+ Earners	18 (2.1%)	$114,375
Total	842 (100.0%)	$48,125

Household Income in Owsley County

Household Income Brackets in Owsley County

With 223 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Owsley County, accounting for 16.1% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	155	11.2%
$10,000 to $14,999	191	13.8%
$15,000 to $24,999	189	13.7%
$25,000 to $34,999	191	13.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	171	12.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	133	9.6%
$75,000 to $99,999	223	16.1%
$100,000 to $149,999	91	6.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	40	2.9%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Owsley County

The median household income in Owsley County is $32,844, with the highest median household income of $58,750 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 184 households (13.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $2,499, with 48 households (3.5%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	48 (3.5%)	$2,499
25 to 44 Years	184 (13.3%)	$58,750
45 to 64 Years	587 (42.4%)	$33,173
65+ Years	564 (40.8%)	$28,611
Total	1,383 (100.0%)	$32,844

Poverty in Owsley County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Owsley County

With 26.3% poverty level for males and 31.3% for females among the residents of Owsley County, 18 to 24 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 95 males (57.9%) and 54 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	19 (17.1%)	12 (24.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	54 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	33 (89.2%)
12 to 14 Years	4 (5.9%)	4 (7.4%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	15 (13.9%)	20 (71.4%)
18 to 24 Years	95 (57.9%)	37 (30.8%)
25 to 34 Years	10 (4.6%)	57 (34.1%)
35 to 44 Years	30 (18.1%)	35 (17.1%)
45 to 54 Years	128 (47.9%)	120 (32.9%)
55 to 64 Years	115 (35.2%)	138 (34.9%)
65 to 74 Years	68 (25.2%)	47 (13.4%)
75 Years and over	22 (25.3%)	51 (46.0%)
Total	506 (26.3%)	608 (31.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Owsley County

According to the poverty statistics in Owsley County, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	92 (82.9%)	38 (76.0%)
5 Years	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	116 (100.0%)	4 (10.8%)
12 to 14 Years	64 (94.1%)	50 (92.6%)
15 Years	20 (100.0%)	7 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years	93 (86.1%)	8 (28.6%)
18 to 24 Years	69 (42.1%)	83 (69.2%)
25 to 34 Years	207 (95.4%)	110 (65.9%)
35 to 44 Years	136 (81.9%)	170 (82.9%)
45 to 54 Years	139 (52.1%)	245 (67.1%)
55 to 64 Years	212 (64.8%)	257 (65.1%)
65 to 74 Years	202 (74.8%)	303 (86.6%)
75 Years and over	65 (74.7%)	60 (54.0%)
Total	1,417 (73.7%)	1,335 (68.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Owsley County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Owsley County show that 12.0% or 72 of the total 600 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 45.5%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 8.3%, which includes 16 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	338 (88.0%)	46 (12.0%)
1 or 2 Children	178 (91.7%)	16 (8.3%)
3 or 4 Children	12 (54.5%)	10 (45.5%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	528 (88.0%)	72 (12.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Owsley County

According to the poverty data in Owsley County, 67.0% or 63 single-father households and 27.0% or 40 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 households (70.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	47 (70.2%)	21 (30.4%)
1 or 2 Children	16 (59.3%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	19 (100.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	63 (67.0%)	40 (27.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Owsley County

The poverty data for Owsley County shows that 72 of the married-couple family households (12.0%) and 103 of the single-parent households (42.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (45.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 household (100.0%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	46 (12.0%)	68 (50.0%)
1 or 2 Children	16 (8.3%)	16 (18.4%)
3 or 4 Children	10 (45.5%)	19 (100.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	72 (12.0%)	103 (42.6%)

Race in Owsley County

The most populous races in Owsley County are White / Caucasian (3,705 | 91.4%), Two or more Races (216 | 5.3%), and Some other Race (73 | 1.8%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	6	0.2%
Black / African American	54	1.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	0	0.0%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	3,705	91.4%
Two or more Races	216	5.3%
Some other Race	73	1.8%
Total	4,054	100.0%

Ancestry in Owsley County

The most populous ancestries reported in Owsley County are American (2,079 | 51.3%), English (634 | 15.6%), German (230 | 5.7%), Irish (179 | 4.4%), and Scotch-Irish (123 | 3.0%), together accounting for 80.0% of all Owsley County residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	2,079	51.3%
Burmese	6	0.2%
Cherokee	1	0.0%
Dutch	4	0.1%
English	634	15.6%
European	19	0.5%
French	4	0.1%
German	230	5.7%
Greek	10	0.3%
Irish	179	4.4%
Italian	14	0.4%
Northern European	25	0.6%
Polish	10	0.3%
Scotch-Irish	123	3.0%
Scottish	34	0.8%
Welsh	2	0.1%
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Immigrants in Owsley County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Owsley County came from Asia (6 | 0.2%), Eastern Asia (6 | 0.2%), and Korea (6 | 0.2%), together accounting for 0.5% of all Owsley County residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Asia	6	0.2%
Eastern Asia	6	0.2%
Korea	6	0.2%
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Sex and Age in Owsley County

The most populous age groups in Owsley County are 60 to 64 Years (201 | 10.0%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (260 | 12.7%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	147 (7.3%)	80 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Years	65 (3.2%)	86 (4.2%)
10 to 14 Years	138 (6.9%)	72 (3.5%)
15 to 19 Years	198 (9.9%)	63 (3.1%)
20 to 24 Years	94 (4.7%)	92 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Years	101 (5.0%)	96 (4.7%)
30 to 34 Years	116 (5.8%)	71 (3.5%)
35 to 39 Years	98 (4.9%)	149 (7.3%)
40 to 44 Years	75 (3.7%)	56 (2.7%)
45 to 49 Years	167 (8.3%)	207 (10.1%)
50 to 54 Years	104 (5.2%)	158 (7.7%)
55 to 59 Years	132 (6.6%)	152 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years	201 (10.0%)	243 (11.9%)
65 to 69 Years	175 (8.7%)	260 (12.7%)
70 to 74 Years	95 (4.7%)	108 (5.3%)
75 to 79 Years	76 (3.8%)	74 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years	16 (0.8%)	37 (1.8%)
85 Years and over	11 (0.5%)	41 (2.0%)
Total	2,009 (100.0%)	2,045 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Owsley County

Median Family Size in Owsley County

The median family size in Owsley County is 3.51 persons per family, with single female/mother families (148 | 17.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.48 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (94 | 11.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.95 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	600 (71.3%)	3.12
Single Male/Father	94 (11.2%)	2.95
Single Female/Mother	148 (17.6%)	5.48
Total Families	842 (100.0%)	3.51

Median Household Size in Owsley County

The median household size in Owsley County is 2.86 persons per household, with single female/mother households (148 | 10.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6.51 persons per household. non-family households (541 | 39.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	600 (43.4%)	3.26
Single Male/Father	94 (6.8%)	3.78
Single Female/Mother	148 (10.7%)	6.51
Non-family	541 (39.1%)	1.27
Total Households	1,383 (100.0%)	2.86

Household Size by Marriage Status in Owsley County

Out of a total of 1,383 households in Owsley County, 842 (60.9%) are family households, while 541 (39.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 405, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 483.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	483 (34.9%)
2-Person Households	405 (29.3%)	47 (3.4%)
3-Person Households	168 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	164 (11.9%)	11 (0.8%)
5-Person Households	47 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	44 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	14 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	842 (60.9%)	541 (39.1%)

Female Fertility in Owsley County

Fertility by Age in Owsley County

Average fertility rate in Owsley County is 78.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 205.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 84.1% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	10 (15.9%)	159.0
20 to 34 years	53 (84.1%)	205.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	63 (100.0%)	78.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Owsley County

66.7% of women with births (63) in Owsley County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 20.8% of them unmarried.

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years	42 (79.2%)	11 (20.7%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	42 (66.7%)	21 (33.3%)

Fertility by Education in Owsley County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Owsley County

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	11 (17.5%)	53.0
High School Diploma	19 (30.2%)	52.0
College or Associate's Degree	20 (31.8%)	101.0
Bachelor's Degree	13 (20.6%)	722.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	63 (100.0%)	78.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Owsley County

33.3% of women with births in Owsley County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	11 (100.0%)
High School Diploma	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	10 (50.0%)	10 (50.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	42 (66.7%)	21 (33.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Owsley County

Employment by Class of Employer in Owsley County

Among the 1,091 employed individuals in Owsley County, private company employees (663 | 60.8%), self-employed (not incorporated) (104 | 9.5%), and local government employees (102 | 9.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	663	60.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	0	0.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	104	9.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations	70	6.4%
Local Government Employees	102	9.3%
State Government Employees	90	8.3%
Federal Government Employees	62	5.7%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	1,091	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Owsley County

According to the labor force statistics for Owsley County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,439), 37.2% or 1,279 individuals are in the labor force, with 14.2% or 182 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.7% or 164 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 58.9% or 33 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	56 (23.9%)	33 (58.9%)
20 to 24 Years	107 (57.5%)	51 (47.7%)
25 to 29 Years	154 (78.2%)	19 (12.3%)
30 to 34 Years	164 (87.7%)	8 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years	215 (56.9%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	224 (35.2%)	70 (31.3%)
55 to 59 Years	57 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	119 (26.8%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	178 (27.9%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,279 (37.2%)	182 (14.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Owsley County

According to labor force statistics for Owsley County, 43.9% of individuals (933) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,126) are in the labor force, with 10.4% or 97 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 59.3% or 147 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 25.5% or 24 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	94 (19.3%)	124 (25.5%)
High School Diploma	480 (46.7%)	156 (15.2%)
College / Associate Degree	212 (58.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	147 (59.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	933 (43.9%)	221 (10.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Owsley County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Owsley County are Community & Social Service (98 | 8.9%), Management (77 | 7.0%), Business & Financial (74 | 6.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (65 | 5.9%), and Education, Arts & Media (49 | 4.5%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Owsley County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (66.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (73.5%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	44 (57.1%)	33 (42.9%)
Business & Financial	0 (0.0%)	74 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	26 (26.5%)	72 (73.5%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	49 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	26 (53.1%)	23 (46.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	43 (66.1%)	22 (33.9%)
Health Technologists	27 (62.8%)	16 (37.2%)
Total (Category)	120 (37.4%)	201 (62.6%)
Total (Overall)	655 (59.7%)	443 (40.4%)

Services Occupations

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Owsley County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Security & Protection (95.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (68.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (19.4%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	40 (100.0%)
Security & Protection	87 (95.6%)	4 (4.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	67 (94.4%)	4 (5.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving	31 (31.6%)	67 (68.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	29 (80.6%)	7 (19.4%)
Personal Care & Service	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	163 (58.0%)	118 (42.0%)
Total (Overall)	655 (59.7%)	443 (40.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Owsley County are Office & Administration (78 | 7.1%), and Sales & Related (71 | 6.5%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	30 (42.2%)	41 (57.8%)
Office & Administration	39 (50.0%)	39 (50.0%)
Total (Category)	69 (46.3%)	80 (53.7%)
Total (Overall)	655 (59.7%)	443 (40.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Owsley County are Construction & Extraction (132 | 12.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (42 | 3.8%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	132 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	42 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	174 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	655 (59.7%)	443 (40.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Owsley County are Material Moving (81 | 7.4%), Production (47 | 4.3%), and Transportation (45 | 4.1%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	16 (34.0%)	31 (66.0%)
Transportation	45 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	68 (84.0%)	13 (16.1%)
Total (Category)	129 (74.6%)	44 (25.4%)
Total (Overall)	655 (59.7%)	443 (40.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Owsley County

Employment Industries in Owsley County

The major employment industries in Owsley County include Health Care & Social Assistance (224 | 20.4%), Manufacturing (126 | 11.5%), Public Administration (123 | 11.2%), Construction (103 | 9.4%), and Retail Trade (89 | 8.1%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Owsley County

The Owsley County industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Administrative & Support (82.8%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (73.7%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	102 (99.0%)	1 (1.0%)
Manufacturing	82 (65.1%)	44 (34.9%)
Wholesale Trade	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	42 (47.2%)	47 (52.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing	11 (57.9%)	8 (42.1%)
Utilities	55 (91.7%)	5 (8.3%)
Information	7 (33.3%)	14 (66.7%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	31 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	15 (45.5%)	18 (54.5%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	5 (17.2%)	24 (82.8%)
Educational Services	69 (81.2%)	16 (18.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	59 (26.3%)	165 (73.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	31 (56.4%)	24 (43.6%)
Public Administration	113 (91.9%)	10 (8.1%)
Total	655 (59.7%)	443 (40.4%)

Education in Owsley County

School Enrollment in Owsley County

The most common levels of schooling among the 623 students in Owsley County are middle school (176 | 28.2%), high school (164 | 26.3%), and kindergarten (97 | 15.6%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	53	8.5%
Kindergarten	97	15.6%
Elementary School	59	9.5%
Middle School	176	28.2%
High School	164	26.3%
College / Undergraduate	60	9.6%
Graduate / Professional	14	2.2%
Total	623	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Owsley County

Out of a total of 623 students who are enrolled in schools in Owsley County, 59 (9.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 564 (90.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 43 (26.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 53 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	53 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	151 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	165 (91.2%)	16 (8.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	119 (73.5%)	43 (26.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	43 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	564 (90.5%)	59 (9.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Owsley County

Education (105 | 28.6%), computers & mathematics (49 | 13.4%), social sciences (46 | 12.5%), business (41 | 11.2%), and liberal arts & history (38 | 10.3%) are the most common fields of study among 367 individuals in Owsley County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	49	13.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	2	0.5%
Physical & Health Sciences	5	1.4%
Psychology	35	9.5%
Social Sciences	46	12.5%
Engineering	0	0.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	11	3.0%
Business	41	11.2%
Education	105	28.6%
Literature & Languages	19	5.2%
Liberal Arts & History	38	10.3%
Visual & Performing Arts	0	0.0%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	16	4.4%
Total	367	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Owsley County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Owsley County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Owsley County are males with 3 vehicles (236, accounting for 36.0%) and females with 3 vehicles (149, making up 54.1%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	60 (9.2%)	7 (1.6%)
1 Vehicle	86 (13.1%)	59 (13.5%)
2 Vehicles	183 (27.9%)	101 (23.2%)
3 Vehicles	236 (36.0%)	149 (34.2%)
4 Vehicles	71 (10.8%)	89 (20.4%)
5 or more Vehicles	19 (2.9%)	31 (7.1%)
Total	655 (100.0%)	436 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Owsley County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Owsley County are 15 to 19 minutes (228 commuters, 21.8%), 90 or more minutes (180 commuters, 17.2%), and 45 to 59 minutes (157 commuters, 15.0%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	80	7.6%
5 to 9 Minutes	122	11.7%
10 to 14 Minutes	144	13.8%
15 to 19 Minutes	228	21.8%
20 to 24 Minutes	21	2.0%
25 to 29 Minutes	22	2.1%
30 to 34 Minutes	17	1.6%
35 to 39 Minutes	0	0.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	13	1.2%
45 to 59 Minutes	157	15.0%
60 to 89 Minutes	62	5.9%
90 or more Minutes	180	17.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Owsley County

The most common commute times in Owsley County are 90 or more minutes (174 commuters, 27.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (110 commuters, 26.1%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	34 (5.4%)	46 (10.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes	65 (10.4%)	57 (13.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes	98 (15.7%)	46 (10.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes	118 (18.9%)	110 (26.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes	19 (3.0%)	3 (0.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	6 (1.0%)	7 (1.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes	49 (7.8%)	108 (25.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes	62 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes	174 (27.8%)	6 (1.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Owsley County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Owsley County are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (145, 23.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (91, 21.6%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	145 (23.2%)	39 (9.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	32 (5.1%)	7 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	11 (1.8%)	70 (16.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	26 (4.2%)	14 (3.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	94 (15.0%)	81 (19.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	113 (18.1%)	91 (21.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	20 (3.2%)	35 (8.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	62 (9.9%)	19 (4.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	46 (7.4%)	16 (3.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	61 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	625 (100.0%)	421 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Owsley County

Occupancy by Ownership in Owsley County

Of the total 1,383 dwellings in Owsley County, owner-occupied units account for 875 (63.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 508 (36.7%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	875	63.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	508	36.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units	1,383	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Owsley County

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	483	34.9%
2-Person Household	452	32.7%
3-Person Household	168	12.1%
4+ Person Household	280	20.3%
Total Housing Units	1,383	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Owsley County

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	239 (49.5%)	244 (50.5%)
2-Person Household	305 (67.5%)	147 (32.5%)
3-Person Household	146 (86.9%)	22 (13.1%)
4+ Person Household	185 (66.1%)	95 (33.9%)
Total Housing Units	875 (63.3%)	508 (36.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Owsley County

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	244 (47.1%)	274 (52.9%)
High School Diploma	256 (64.2%)	143 (35.8%)
College/Associate Degree	218 (72.9%)	81 (27.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	157 (94.0%)	10 (6.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Owsley County

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	134	9.7%
35 to 44 Years	98	7.1%
45 to 54 Years	162	11.7%
55 to 64 Years	425	30.7%
65 to 74 Years	413	29.9%
75 to 84 Years	122	8.8%
85 Years and Over	29	2.1%
Total	1,383	100.0%

Housing Finances in Owsley County

Median Income by Occupancy in Owsley County

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	875 (63.3%)	$50,250
Renter-Occupied	508 (36.7%)	$22,955
Average	1,383 (100.0%)	$32,844

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Owsley County

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	31 (3.5%)	74 (14.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999	36 (4.1%)	14 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999	71 (8.1%)	120 (23.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999	62 (7.1%)	27 (5.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999	18 (2.1%)	82 (16.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999	109 (12.5%)	82 (16.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999	108 (12.3%)	63 (12.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999	111 (12.7%)	22 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999	198 (22.6%)	24 (4.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999	91 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	40 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	875 (100.0%)	508 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Owsley County

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	294 (33.6%)	119 (23.4%)
$300 to $499	232 (26.5%)	58 (11.4%)
$500 to $799	163 (18.6%)	111 (21.8%)
$800 to $999	76 (8.7%)	38 (7.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499	99 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	875 (100.0%)	508 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Owsley County

Housing Structures in Owsley County

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	941	68.0%
Single Unit, Attached	14	1.0%
2 Unit Apartments	49	3.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	41	3.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	61	4.4%
10 or more Apartments	15	1.1%
Mobile Home / Other	262	18.9%
Total	1,383	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Owsley County

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	720 (76.5%)	221 (23.5%)
Single Unit, Attached	0 (0.0%)	14 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	49 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	41 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	61 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	15 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	155 (59.2%)	107 (40.8%)
Total	875 (63.3%)	508 (36.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Owsley County

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	21 (2.4%)	62 (12.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms	335 (38.3%)	300 (59.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms	371 (42.4%)	133 (26.2%)
8 or more Rooms	148 (16.9%)	13 (2.6%)
Total	875 (100.0%)	508 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Owsley County

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	53 (6.1%)	14 (2.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	71 (8.1%)	7 (1.4%)
Electricity	492 (56.2%)	383 (75.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	136 (15.5%)	74 (14.6%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	123 (14.1%)	30 (5.9%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	875 (100.0%)	508 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Owsley County

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	31 (3.5%)	113 (22.2%)
1 Vehicle	176 (20.1%)	256 (50.4%)
2 Vehicles	328 (37.5%)	44 (8.7%)
3 or more Vehicles	340 (38.9%)	95 (18.7%)
Total	875 (100.0%)	508 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Owsley County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Owsley County

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	605	270
Median Property Value	$69,200	$96,400
Median Household Income	$40,417	$0
Monthly Housing Costs	$312	$0
Real Estate Taxes	$562	$8

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Owsley County

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	206 (34.1%)	32 (11.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999	229 (37.9%)	107 (39.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999	159 (26.3%)	131 (48.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	605 (100.0%)	270 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Owsley County

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	54 (8.9%)	20 (7.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999	133 (22.0%)	13 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999	76 (12.6%)	18 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999	97 (16.0%)	33 (12.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999	71 (11.7%)	11 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999	100 (16.5%)	40 (14.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999	34 (5.6%)	98 (36.3%)
$150,000 or more	40 (6.6%)	57 (21.1%)
Total	605 (100.0%)	270 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Owsley County

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	355 (58.7%)	80,547 (29,832.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x	132 (21.8%)	157 (58.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x	7 (1.2%)	76 (28.1%)
4.0x or more	96 (15.9%)	10 (3.7%)
Total	605 (100.0%)	270 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Owsley County

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	297 (49.1%)	1 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499	54 (8.9%)	130 (48.1%)
$800 to $1,499	60 (9.9%)	88 (32.6%)
Total	605 (100.0%)	270 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Owsley County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Owsley County

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	283 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	506 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	316 (89.0%)	39 (11.0%)
26 to 34 Years	259 (94.2%)	16 (5.8%)
35 to 44 Years	345 (93.0%)	26 (7.0%)
45 to 54 Years	606 (95.9%)	26 (4.1%)
55 to 64 Years	652 (90.3%)	70 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years	620 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	198 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	3,785 (95.5%)	177 (4.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Owsley County

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	283 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	506 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	316 (89.0%)	39 (11.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Owsley County

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	852 (99.0%)	9 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999	1,151 (91.2%)	111 (8.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999	393 (94.2%)	24 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999	706 (96.6%)	25 (3.4%)
$100,000 and over	683 (98.8%)	8 (1.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Owsley County

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	248 (87.6%)	35 (12.4%)
6 to 18 Years	315 (62.3%)	191 (37.8%)
19 to 25 Years	171 (48.2%)	168 (47.3%)
25 to 34 Years	189 (68.7%)	93 (33.8%)
35 to 44 Years	161 (43.4%)	184 (49.6%)
45 to 54 Years	411 (65.0%)	195 (30.8%)
55 to 64 Years	508 (70.4%)	244 (33.8%)
65 to 74 Years	611 (98.6%)	288 (46.5%)
75 Years and over	198 (100.0%)	50 (25.3%)
Total	2,812 (71.0%)	1,448 (36.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Owsley County

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	23 (7.0%)	11 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years	72 (18.9%)	35 (12.2%)
35 to 64 Years	293 (38.6%)	442 (45.8%)
65 to 74 Years	121 (44.8%)	122 (34.9%)
75 Years and over	82 (94.3%)	81 (73.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Owsley County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Owsley County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	101 (13.3%)	103 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years	88 (32.6%)	44 (12.6%)
75 Years and over	50 (57.5%)	41 (36.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Owsley County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years	42 (5.5%)	182 (18.9%)
65 to 74 Years	87 (32.2%)	54 (15.4%)
75 Years and over	25 (28.7%)	26 (23.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Owsley County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	22 (6.7%)	5 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years	32 (8.4%)	20 (7.0%)
35 to 64 Years	93 (12.2%)	165 (17.1%)
65 to 74 Years	22 (8.2%)	18 (5.1%)
75 Years and over	37 (42.5%)	24 (21.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Owsley County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	10 (2.6%)	20 (7.0%)
35 to 64 Years	122 (16.1%)	323 (33.5%)
65 to 74 Years	46 (17.0%)	85 (24.3%)
75 Years and over	25 (28.7%)	67 (60.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Owsley County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	25 (3.3%)	6 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	44 (12.6%)
75 Years and over	18 (20.7%)	22 (19.8%)

Technology Access in Owsley County

Computing Device Access in Owsley County

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	746	53.9%
Smartphone	850	61.5%
Tablet	575	41.6%
No Computing Device	350	25.3%
Total	1,383	100.0%

Internet Access in Owsley County

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	5	0.4%
Broadband Home	860	62.2%
Cellular Data Only	113	8.2%
Satellite Internet	23	1.7%
No Internet	403	29.1%
Total	1,383	100.0%

Owsley County Summary

Owsley County is located in the eastern part of Kentucky, in the Appalachian Mountains. It is bordered by Clay County to the north, Jackson County to the east, Lee County to the south, and Breathitt County to the west. The county seat is Booneville, and the county was formed in 1843 from Clay, Estill, and Breathitt counties. The county has a total area of 286 square miles, and a population of 4,755 as of the 2010 census.

Owsley County is known for its rugged terrain and rural lifestyle. The county is mostly mountainous, with the highest point being the summit of Pilot Knob at 2,890 feet. The county is home to the Red River Gorge Geological Area, a National Natural Landmark, and the Daniel Boone National Forest. The county is also home to the Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park, which is a recreation area that follows the route of the historic Wilderness Road.

The economy of Owsley County is largely based on agriculture and forestry. The county is home to several large farms, and the majority of the population is employed in the agricultural sector. The county is also home to several timber companies, and the forestry industry is an important part of the local economy.

The demographics of Owsley County are largely rural and white. The population is 97.3% white, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.6% other. The median household income is $25,944, and the median age is 41.7 years. The poverty rate is 28.3%, and the unemployment rate is 8.2%.

Owsley County is a rural county with a long history and a unique culture. The county is home to a variety of outdoor activities, and the local economy is largely based on agriculture and forestry. The population is largely white, and the median household income is lower than the national average. Despite the challenges of living in a rural area, Owsley County is a beautiful place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Owsley County?

Per Capita income in Owsley County is $19,405.

What is the Median Family Income in Owsley County?

Median Family Income in Owsley County is $48,125.

What is the Median Household income in Owsley County?

Median Household Income in Owsley County is $32,844.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Owsley County?

Income or Wage Gap in Owsley County is 27.1%.

Women in Owsley County earn 72.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Family Income Deficit in Owsley County?

Family Income Deficit in Owsley County is $9,058.

Families that are below poverty line in Owsley County earn $9,058 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Owsley County?

Inequality or Gini Index in Owsley County is 0.46.

What is the Total Population of Owsley County?

Total Population of Owsley County is 4,054.

What is the Total Male Population of Owsley County?

Total Male Population of Owsley County is 2,009.

What is the Total Female Population of Owsley County?

Total Female Population of Owsley County is 2,045.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Owsley County?

There are 98.24 Males per 100 Females in Owsley County.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Owsley County?

There are 101.79 Females per 100 Males in Owsley County.

What is the Median Population Age in Owsley County?

Median Population Age in Owsley County is 48.0 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Owsley County

Average Family Size in Owsley County is 3.5 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Owsley County

Average Household Size in Owsley County is 2.9 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in Owsley County?

There are 1,279 People in the Labor Forcein in Owsley County.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Owsley County?

37.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Owsley County.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Owsley County?

Unemployment Rate in Owsley County is 14.2%.