Owensboro, KY Demographics

A map of Owensboro's Population by Race

Owensboro, Kentucky had a population of 60,183 in 2020. It was 79.4% White, 7.0% Black, 3.5% Asian, 4.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Owensboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Owensboro is the 5th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Owensboro's White Population

47,810 residents of Owensboro identify as White, or 79.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Owensboro roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Owensboro is ranked #477 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Owensboro is less White than neighboring Thruston (88.5% White), Sorgho (93.9% White), Masonville (91.7% White), Moseleyville (85.5% White), and Philpot (96.6% White).

Owensboro's Black Population

4,217 residents of Owensboro identify as Black, or 7.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Owensboro roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Owensboro is ranked #100 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Owensboro is more Black than neighboring Thruston (1.7% Black), Sorgho (2% Black), Masonville (1.7% Black), Moseleyville (0.9% Black), and Philpot (0.2% Black).

Owensboro's Asian Population

2,119 residents of Owensboro identify as Asian, or 3.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Owensboro roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Owensboro is ranked #26 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Owensboro is more Asian than neighboring Thruston (0.2% Asian), Sorgho (0.8% Asian), Masonville (1.1% Asian), Moseleyville (1.1% Asian), and Philpot (0.1% Asian).

Owensboro's Hispanic Population

2,867 residents of Owensboro identify as Hispanic, or 4.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Owensboro roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Owensboro is ranked #113 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Owensboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Sorgho (0.6% Hispanic), Masonville (2.2% Hispanic), and Philpot (0.8% Hispanic). Owensboro is less Hispanic than neighboring Moseleyville (7.7% Hispanic).

Owensboro's Native American/Other Population

343 residents of Owensboro identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Owensboro roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Owensboro is ranked #169 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Owensboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Thruston (0.5% Native American/Other), Sorgho (0.2% Native American/Other), Masonville (0.4% Native American/Other), Moseleyville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Philpot (0.1% Native American/Other).

Owensboro's Multiracial Population

2,827 residents of Owensboro identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Owensboro roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Owensboro is ranked #153 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Owensboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Thruston (4.3% Multiracial), Sorgho (2.5% Multiracial), Masonville (3% Multiracial), Moseleyville (4.5% Multiracial), and Philpot (2.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.