Owenton is a very small city located in the state of Kentucky. With a population of 1,682 people and four associated neighborhoods, Owenton is the 215th largest community in Kentucky.

Owenton real estate is some of the most expensive in Kentucky, although Owenton house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Owenton’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the nation, making it a very safe place to live.

In Owenton, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 31.69 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

Being a small city, Owenton does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

The percentage of adults in Owenton with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 13.27% of adults in Owenton have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Owenton in 2022 was $24,754, which is lower middle income relative to Kentucky, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $99,016 for a family of four. However, Owenton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Owenton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Owenton residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Owenton include Irish, English, German, Scottish, and Swiss.

The most common language spoken in Owenton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.