Owenton, Kentucky
Owenton: City in Kentucky, USA
About
Owenton is a city located in the county of Owen in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,327 and a population density of 265 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,544 inhabitants.
The city was created 196 years ago in 1827.
Quick Facts about Owenton
| Population : | 1,544 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Owen County |
| Different from : | Owensboro |
| Postal code : | 40359 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 502 |
| Area : | 5.01 km2 |
| Altitude : | 968 feet / 295 meters |
| Capital city : | Owenton is capital of Owen County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1828 (196 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 16:09:35 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 308 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.05% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Owenton is located at 38°32'12"N 84°50'36"W (38.5367200, -84.8433800).
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Demographics
The population of Owenton increased by 14.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,327 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,534 | 13.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,540 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,517 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,513 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,518 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,507 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,524 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,535 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,533 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,544 | 0.71% | estimation process |
People born in Owenton (5)
People born in Owenton, including politician Joseph L. Rhinock, Mormon pioneer Abraham O. Smoot, Recipient of the Navy Cross Arnold E. True, .
List
- Dale Roberts (American baseball player) he was born in 12/04/1940
- Gerald W. Johnson (Lieutenant general in the United States Air Force) he was born in 10/07/1919
Schools in Owenton
College & universities near Owenton, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157058 | Kentucky State University | Frankfort (KY) | 40601-2355 |
| 156745 | Georgetown College | Georgetown (KY) | 40324-1696 |
| 157377 | Midway University | Midway (KY) | 40347-1120 |
| 157438 | Gateway Community and Technical College | Florence (KY) | 41042 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Owenton, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal | 1301 Western Ave. | RAIL |
| CIG | Cincinnati, OH | 1005 Gilbert Avenue | BUS |
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
Post offices near Owenton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Owenton Post Office | Owenton (KY) | 40359 |
| Jonesvill Post Office | Jonesville (KY) | 41052 |
| Perry Park Post Office | Perry Park (KY) | 40363 |
| Sander Post Office | Sanders (KY) | 41083 |
| Sparta Post Office | Sparta (KY) | 41086 |
Other cities in Owen County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Owen County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bromley | 799 | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States |
| Gratz | 79 | Human settlement in Owen County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Owenton distances to largest Kentucky cities
