Owsley County, Kentucky
Owsley County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Owsley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,755 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,331 inhabitants. Its county seat is Booneville. The county was created 183 years ago in 1843.
County Snapshot
Owsley County at a glance
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BoonevillePopulation 155
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Quick Facts about Owsley County
| Population | 4,331 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area | 513 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.4192,-83.6831 |
| Named for | William Owsley |
| Altitude | 892 feet / 272 meters |
| Capital | Booneville |
| Establishment | January 23, 1843 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 00:51:19 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Owsley County is located at 37°25'9"N 83°40'59"W (37.4192000, -83.6831100). It has 5 neighbors: Breathitt County, Clay County, Jackson County, Lee County and Perry County.
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The largest city of Owsley County is Booneville with a population of 155. . See all Owsley County cities & populated places.
Owsley County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Owsley County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Booneville | 155 | County seat in Kentucky |
Official website of Owsley County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Owsley County decreased by 9.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,755 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,806 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,681 | -2.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,599 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,502 | -2.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,445 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,472 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,402 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,474 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,415 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,331 | -1.94% | estimation process |
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
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| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
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