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.

Owenton locator map
Location of Owenton on Kentucky map.

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 : 00:47:00 (22nd December 2024)
Density : 308 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 14.05% (2010-2020)
Downtown Owenton Kentucky image
Downtown Owenton Kentucky
Downtown Owenton Kentucky image

Geography

Owenton is located at 38°32'12"N 84°50'36"W (38.5367200, -84.8433800).

Owenton map

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

Owenton zip code is 40359. County name: Owen, County fips: 21187

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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