Owenton

City in Owen County, Kentucky

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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.

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, KY population

Owenton had 1,682 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,682
Density883 per sq mi (341 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Owenton at a glance

StateKentucky (KY)
CountyOwen County
TypeCity
Population1,682 (2020)
Land area1.90 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Coordinates38.5390° N, 84.8392° W
ZIP code40359
Census code (GEOID)2158692

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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