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Owenton, Kentucky, in Owen county, is 42 miles NW of Lexington, Kentucky. There are 1,387 residents in the city.
In Owenton, about 43% of adults are married. In Owenton, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.
Women are better represented than men in Owenton. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.
In 2000, Owenton had a median family income of $36,806.
Owenton folks tended to give their money ($200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Owenton that were owner-occupied was 54%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Owenton has going for it.
In Owenton, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Owenton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income |  | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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