Owensboro
City in Daviess County, Kentucky
Owensboro is a city in Daviess County, Kentucky, with 60,183 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 394 ft (120 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sorgho, 5.3 miles W.
- 60,183residents (2020 Census)
- 394 ftelevation · 120 m
- 21.3 sq miland area · 55.2 km²
- 2,824 / sq mipopulation density
- 42303ZIP code
About Owensboro
Owensboro is a city in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States, of which it is also the county seat. It is the fourth-most populous city in the state. Owensboro is located on U.S. Route 60 and Interstate 165 about 107 miles (172 km) southwest of Louisville, and is the principal city of the Owensboro metropolitan area. The 2020 census had its population at 60,183. The metropolitan population was estimated at 116,506. The metropolitan area is the sixth largest in the state as of 2018, and the seventh largest population center in the state when including micropolitan areas.
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Living in Owensboro
- Median household income
- $56,357
- Median home value
- $178,900
- Median rent
- $905/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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Owensboro had 60,183 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 60,183 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,824 per sq mi (1,090 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Owensboro at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Daviess County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 60,183 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.31 sq mi (55.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km²) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7572° N, 87.1174° W |
| ZIP code | 42303 |
| Official website | owensboro.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2158620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Owensboro
- Sorgho5.3 mi W
- Thruston5.8 mi NE
- Philpot6.6 mi E
- Masonville6.8 mi SE
- Moseleyville6.9 mi SW
- Stanley8.0 mi NW
- Maceo9.6 mi NE
- Rockport, IN9.8 mi N
- Yelvington9.9 mi NE
- West Louisville10.1 mi SW
- Panther10.1 mi SW
- Reo, IN10.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Owensboro
What county is Owensboro in?
Owensboro is in Daviess County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Owensboro, KY?
60,183 people lived in Owensboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Owensboro, KY?
The ZIP code of Owensboro is 42303.
What is the elevation of Owensboro?
394 feet (120 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Owensboro?
Sorgho (5.3 mi), Thruston (5.8 mi), Philpot (6.6 mi), Masonville (6.8 mi), Moseleyville (6.9 mi).
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