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Owensboro, KY

Founded 1797Daviess CountyElev. 120 m
Population
60,112
Median home
$162,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
35
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Owensboro

With about 60,112 residents, Owensboro is one of Kentucky's notable places. Owensboro was founded in 1797 and sits in Daviess County. The median age is 37.7 and the median household income is $53,295. Homes carry a median value of $162,900, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (80.2%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
60,112
Median age
37.7
Median household income
$53,295
Per-capita income
$32,557
Poverty rate
19.9%
High-school grad or higher
89.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg. commute
17.9 min
Work from home
5.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White80.2%
Hispanic or Latino5.4%
Black6.4%
Asian3.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.4%
Sales & office23.1%
Production, transportation & material moving22.7%
Service17%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$162,900
Median gross rent
$900/mo
Owner-occupied
55.8%
Median year built
1972
Households
25,181
Avg. household size
2.31

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Owensboro has 35 public schools — 16 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading47%
Math38%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Apollo High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Daviess County High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Emerson AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Heritage Park High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Owensboro Day TreatmentHighGrades 7–12
Owensboro High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Owensboro Innovation AcademyHighGrades 9–12
The Center for Academic ImprovementHighGrades 6–12
Valley High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Virtual AcademyHighGrades 6–12
College View Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Daviess County Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
F T Burns Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Owensboro Innovation Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime19% below national
Owensboro314
Kentucky232
United States386
↑ 32% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime68% above national
Owensboro3,285
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 19% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Owensboro Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Owensboro.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Daviess County
Ice stormVery High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Owensboro is in Daviess County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Owensboro was founded in 1797 and sits in Daviess County. Elevation ~120 m.

Map of Owensboro
Owensboro, KY
Where Owensboro is
Louisville/Jefferson CountyLexington-FayetteBowling GreenOwensboroCovingtonGeorgetown
Historic places

29 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Confederate Monument in OwensboroSt. Joseph ChurchMcKay-Thornberry HouseBogard, D. D., HouseGrimes, Felix, HouseHaphazardMedley HouseSmith, Maj. Hampden, House
Notable people from Owensboro
Johnny DeppNicky HaydenTom EwellWendell FordStephen F. CohenCliff HaganDarrell WaltripMichael WaltripTom PowersEugene Oberst
People searches in Owensboro
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Nearby cities
Henderson (26 mi)Madisonville (36 mi)Radcliff (65 mi)Bowling Green (66 mi)Hopkinsville (66 mi)Elizabethtown (68 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Owensboro, KY (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Owensboro, Kentucky.

Linda Josephine Hall, 80
Owensboro · Daviess County · 42303
AKA Josephine Hall, Linda Josephin Hall
Thomas Michael Ryan Davis, 44
Owensboro · Daviess County · 42301
AKA Thomas R Davis, Thomas M R Davis
Angela Young, 43
Owensboro · Daviess County · 42303
AKA Angela Elaine Young, Angela Elai Young
Paul Moorman, 54
Owensboro · Daviess County · 42303
AKA Paul A Moorman, Paul Anthony Moorman
Joshua Hall, 42
Owensboro · Daviess County · 42303
AKA Hall Joshua, Joshua N Hall
Charles Allen Veach, 44
Owensboro · Daviess County · 42301
AKA Charles Veach, Charles Martin
Joseph P Robinson, 35
Owensboro · Daviess County · 42301
AKA Joseph Patrick Robinson
Steven Allen Jackson, 61
Owensboro · Daviess County · 42303
AKA Steve A Jackson, Steven A Jackson
Jason Miller, 52
Owensboro · Daviess County · 42301
AKA Jason R Miller, Jason Richard Barnes
Jason Christopher Williams, 54
Owensboro · Daviess County · 42303
AKA Jason C Williams, Jason C Williams
Jason Christopher Williams, 54
Owensboro · Daviess County · 42303
AKA Jason C Williams, Jason Williams
Kevin Hillard, 57
Owensboro · Daviess County · 42301
AKA Kevin R Hillard, Ray Hillard
Anthony Heath Baker, 41
Owensboro · Daviess County · 42303
AKA Anthony H Baker, Anthony Baker
Anthony Lynn Brown, 67
Owensboro · Daviess County · 42301
AKA Lynn Brown, Anthony L Brown
Christopher Adam Davis, 39
Owensboro · Daviess County · 42301
AKA Christopher A Davis, Christopher Davis
Christopher Earl Miller, 52
Owensboro · Daviess County · 42303
AKA Christoper E Miller, Christopher Earl Miller

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Owensboro — frequently asked

What is the population of Owensboro, Kentucky?
Owensboro has a population of about 60,112, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Owensboro?
The median home value in Owensboro is $162,900, and the median gross rent is $900/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Owensboro safe? What is the crime rate?
Owensboro Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 314 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Owensboro face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Daviess County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Owensboro?
Owensboro has 35 public schools (16 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Owensboro?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Owensboro. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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