Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro: The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.
About
Owensboro is a city located in the county of Daviess in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 57,265 and a population density of 1,021 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 60,344 inhabitants.
The city was created 229 years ago in 1796.
Quick Facts about Owensboro
| Population | 60,344 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Daviess County |
| Postal code | 42301–42304 |
| Phone Area Codes | 270 |
| Area | 56.11 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.7742,-87.1133 |
| Altitude | 394 feet / 120 meters |
| Capital city | Owensboro is capital of Daviess County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1797 (229 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 02:07:44 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,075 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.1% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Owensboro is located at 37°46'27"N 87°6'48"W (37.7742200, -87.1133300).
Owensboro map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Demographics
The population of Owensboro increased by 5.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57,265 | - | census |
| 2011 | 57,755 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 58,139 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 58,357 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 58,415 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 59,031 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 59,305 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 59,523 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 59,745 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 60,131 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 60,344 | 0.35% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Owensboro
1Smothers Park
199 W Veterans Blvd, Owensboro, KY 42303, United States View details
Phone: +12706878333 | Website available
2Legion Park
3047 Legion Park Dr, Owensboro, KY 42303, United States View details
Phone: +12706878700 | Website available
3Panther Creek Park
5160 Wayne Bridge Rd, Owensboro, KY 42301, United States View details
Phone: +12706856142 | Website available
4English Park
2 Woodford Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303, United States View details
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5Moreland Park
1215 Hickman Ave, Owensboro, KY 42301, United States View details
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Services and Civic Places in Owensboro
1Agriculture Department
3100 Alvey Park Dr W, Owensboro, KY 42303, United States View details
Phone: +12706849286 | Website available
People born in Owensboro (84)
People born in Owensboro, including motorcycle racer Nicky Hayden, Recipient of the Purple Heart medal Dudley W. Morton, politician Wendell H. Ford, .
More notable people
- Roger Lee Hayden (American motorcycle racer) he was born in 30/05/1983
- Tom Powers (American actor) he was born in 07/07/1890
- Tom Ewell (American actor) he was born in 29/04/1909
- Nick Varner (American pool player) he was born in 15/05/1948
- Michael Waltrip (American racing driver, sports announcer, and businessman) he was born in 30/04/1963
- Darrell Waltrip (American racing driver) he was born in 05/02/1947
- David Green (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 28/01/1958
- Cliff Hagan (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 09/12/1931
- Eugene Oberst (American football player and coach, track and field athlete and coach, basketball coach, college athletics administrator (1901-1991)) he was born in 23/07/1901
- Reggie Johnson (American musician) he was born in 13/12/1940
- Terry Bisson (American science fiction and fantasy author) he was born in 12/02/1942
- Thomas C. McCreery (American politician (1816-1890)) he was born in 12/12/1816
- Jeff Green (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 06/09/1962
- Stephen F. Cohen (American historian) he was born in 25/11/1938
- Calvin Maglinger (American artist (1924-2010)) he was born in 05/12/1924
- Brad Wilkerson (American baseball player, Olympic gold medalist) he was born in 01/06/1977
- Jeremy Mayfield (American racing driver) he was born in 27/05/1969
- Thomas Monarch (American racing driver) he was born in 29/05/1912
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Owensboro, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156356 | Brescia University | Owensboro (KY) | 42301-3023 |
| 157076 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | Owensboro (KY) | 42301 |
| 484330 | Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboro | Owensboro (KY) | 42303-7757 |
| 247940 | Owensboro Community and Technical College | Owensboro (KY) | 42303 |
| 459392 | The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville | Evansville (IN) | 47715 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Owensboro, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Owensboro.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Postal Stor Post Office | Owensboro (KY) | 42303 |
| Owensbor Post Office | Owensboro (KY) | 42301 |
| Phil Post Office | Philpot (KY) | 42366 |
| Rockpor Post Office | Rockport (IN) | 47635 |
| Ma Post Office | Maceo (KY) | 42355 |
Other cities in Daviess County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Daviess County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Knottsville | 6,270 | Township in Daviess County, Kentucky |
| Masonville | 1,014 | City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Whitesville | 552 | Human settlement in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Owensboro distances to largest Kentucky cities