Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro: The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky. It is located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Owensboro is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Owensboro Museum of Fine Arts and the Owensboro Museum of Science and History.
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 226 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 |
| Altitude : | 394 feet / 120 meters |
| Capital city : | Owensboro is capital of Daviess County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1797 (226 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:17:51 (5th December 2023) |
| Density : | 1,075 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.1% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 36℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Owensboro is located at 37°46'27"N 87°6'48"W (37.7742200, -87.1133300).
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Weather
Owensboro forecast: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 6 mph. more
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Official website of Owensboro
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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
1 Smothers Park
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2 Legion Park
3047 Legion Park Dr, Owensboro, KY 42303, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Panther Creek Park
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4 English Park
2 Woodford Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Moreland Park
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Other Places in Owensboro
1 Agriculture Department
3100 Alvey Park Dr W, Owensboro, KY 42303, United States ➦ Show Map
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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, .
List
- 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
Schools in Owensboro
College & universities near Owensboro, KY
| 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 |
| 484349 | Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville | Evansville (IN) | 47715-2405 |
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 |
Post offices near 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
