Owensboro , Daviess County, Kentucky
County seat of Daviess County, Kentucky, United States
About
Owensboro is a city located in the county of Daviess in the U.S. state of Kentucky. In the 2010 census it had a population of 57,265 inhabitants and a population density of 1,021 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 60,131 inhabitants.
The city was created 224 years ago in 1796.
Owensboro has a total area of 21.66 square miles (56.11 km2).
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Owensboro, KY Quick Facts
| Population : | 60,131 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky |
| County : | Daviess County |
| Postal code : | 42301–42304 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 270 |
| Area : | 56.11 km2 |
| Altitude : | 394 feet / 120 meters |
| Capital city : | Owensboro is capital of Daviess County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1797 (224 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:19:03 (16th April 2021) |
| Zip Code : | 42301 |
| Density : | 1,072 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 4.77% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 64℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
| Year | Population | Method |
| 2010 | 57,265 | census |
| 2011 | 57,755 | estimation process |
| 2012 | 58,139 | estimation process |
| 2013 | 58,357 | estimation process |
| 2014 | 58,415 | estimation process |
| 2015 | 59,031 | estimation process |
| 2016 | 59,305 | estimation process |
| 2017 | 59,523 | estimation process |
| 2018 | 59,745 | estimation process |
| 2019 | 60,131 | estimation process |
The population of Owensboro increased by 4.77% in 9 years.
People born in Owensboro, KY (84)
People born in Owensboro, KY, including motorcycle racer Nicky Hayden, Recipient of the Purple Heart medal Dudley W. Morton, politician Wendell H. Ford, you can see a list of people who born in Owensboro, KY.
- Roger Lee Hayden (American motorcycle racer)
- Tom Powers (American actor)
- Tom Ewell (American actor)
- Nick Varner (American pool player)
- Michael Waltrip (American racing driver, sports announcer, and businessman)
- Darrell Waltrip (American racing driver)
- David Green (American stock car racing driver)
- Cliff Hagan (American basketball player and coach)
- Eugene Oberst (American football player and coach, track and field athlete and coach, basketball coach, college athletics administrator (1901-1991))
- Reggie Johnson (American musician)
- Terry Bisson (American science fiction and fantasy author)
- Thomas C. McCreery (American politician (1816-1890))
- Jeff Green (American stock car racing driver)
- Stephen F. Cohen (American historian)
- Calvin Maglinger (American artist (1924-2010))
- Brad Wilkerson (American baseball player, Olympic gold medalist)
- Jeremy Mayfield (American racing driver)
- Thomas Monarch (American racing driver)
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Owensboro, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
Other cities in Daviess County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Daviess County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Whitesville | 555 | Human settlement in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Owensboro, KY distances to biggest Kentucky cities
- Official Website
Official website of Owensboro, KY