Owenton
City in Owen County, Kentucky

Owenton is a city in Owen County, Kentucky, with 1,682 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 968 ft (295 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gratz, 7.4 miles SW.
- 1,682residents (2020 Census)
- 968 ftelevation · 295 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.9 km²
- 883 / sq mipopulation density
- 40359ZIP code
About Owenton
Owenton is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Owen County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Owenton had a population of 1,682. It is located at the junction of U.S. Route 127 and Kentucky Route 22, about halfway between Louisville and Cincinnati.
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Living in Owenton
- Median household income
- $55,438
- Median home value
- $137,500
- Median rent
- $726/mo
- Median age
- 43.5
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Owenton had 1,682 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,682 |
|---|---|
| Density | 883 per sq mi (341 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Owenton at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Owen County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,682 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.90 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5390° N, 84.8392° W |
| ZIP code | 40359 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2158692 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Owenton
- Gratz7.4 mi SW
- Monterey8.1 mi S
- Sanders9.9 mi NW
- Sparta11.4 mi N
- Corinth12.8 mi E
- Glencoe12.9 mi N
- Worthville13.2 mi W
- Williamstown16.0 mi NE
- Dry Ridge16.4 mi NE
- Warsaw17.1 mi N
- Florence, IN17.5 mi N
- Ghent18.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Owenton
What county is Owenton in?
Owenton is in Owen County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Owenton, KY?
1,682 people lived in Owenton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Owenton, KY?
The ZIP code of Owenton is 40359.
What is the elevation of Owenton?
968 feet (295 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Owenton?
Gratz (7.4 mi), Monterey (8.1 mi), Sanders (9.9 mi), Sparta (11.4 mi), Corinth (12.8 mi).
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