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'''Owenton''' is a [[list of Kentucky cities|home rule-class city]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.klc.org/UserFiles/files/ClassificationReformFACT(3).pdf |title=Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform |publisher=Kentucky League of Cities |accessdate=December 30, 2014}}</ref> in and the [[county seat]] of [[Owen County, Kentucky|Owen County]], [[Kentucky]], [[United States]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The population was 1,327 at the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]]. It is located at the junction of [[U.S. Route 127]] and [[Kentucky Route 22]], about halfway between [[Louisville, Kentucky|Louisville]] and [[Cincinnati]].
'''Owenton''' is a [[list of Kentucky cities|home rule-class city]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.klc.org/UserFiles/files/ClassificationReformFACT(3).pdf |title=Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform |publisher=Kentucky League of Cities |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref> in and the [[county seat]] of [[Owen County, Kentucky|Owen County]], [[Kentucky]], United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The population was 1,327 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. It is located at the junction of [[U.S. Route 127]] and [[Kentucky Route 22]], about halfway between [[Louisville, Kentucky|Louisville]] and [[Cincinnati]].


==History==
==History==
Owenton was founded in 1822 and named for [[Owen County, Kentucky|its county]], which was named for [[Colonel (U.S.)|Col]]. [[Abraham Owen]], a pioneer who died at the [[Battle of Tippecanoe]]. The town was first incorporated on December 18, 1828, although it had to be reïncorporated in 1849.<ref name=sos/> The Greek Revival courthouse was built between 1857-58. Owenton's growth in the late 19th century was limited because a railroad was never built to it.
Owenton was founded in 1822 and named for [[Owen County, Kentucky|its county]], which was named for [[Colonel (U.S.)|Col]]. [[Abraham Owen]], a pioneer who died at the [[Battle of Tippecanoe]]. The town was first incorporated on December 18, 1828, although it had to be reincorporated in 1849.<ref name=sos/> The Greek Revival courthouse was built between 1857 and 1858. Owenton's growth in the late 19th century was limited because a railroad was never built to it.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Owenton is located at {{coord|38|32|12|N|84|50|22|W|type:city}} (38.536614, -84.839363).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.2|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|2.2|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} (0.89%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.2|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|2.2|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} (0.89%) is water.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|1830= 143
| 1830 = 143
|1860= 94
| 1860 = 94
|1870= 297
| 1870 = 297
|1880= 654
| 1880 = 654
|1890= 847
| 1890 = 847
|1900= 1014
| 1900 = 1014
|1910= 1024
| 1910 = 1024
|1920= 971
| 1920 = 971
|1930= 975
| 1930 = 975
|1940= 1190948
| 1940 = 1190
|1950= 1249
| 1950 = 1249
|1960= 1376
| 1960 = 1376
|1970= 1280
| 1970 = 1280
|1980= 1341
| 1980 = 1341
|1990= 1306
| 1990 = 1306
|2000= 1387
| 2000 = 1387
|2010= 1327
| 2010 = 1327
| 2020 = 1682
|estyear=2014
| estyear = 2022
|estimate=1511
| estimate = 1671
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2014">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref></center>
| estref = <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2020-2022/cities/totals/SUB-IP-EST2022-POP-21.xlsx|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022|publisher= United States Census Bureau|access-date= May 26, 2023}}</ref>
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}
}}
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,387 people, 615 households, and 340 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 620.4 people per square mile (239.1/km²). There were 688 housing units at an average density of 307.8 per square mile (118.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.39% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.88% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.58% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.07% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.58% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.50% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.73% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,387 people, 615 households, and 340 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|620.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 688 housing units at an average density of {{convert|307.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.39% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.88% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.58% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.07% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.58% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.50% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.73% of the population.


There were 615 households out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.7% were non-families. 42.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 25.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.84.
There were 615 households, out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.7% were non-families. 42.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.84.


In the city the population was spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 71.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 65.3 males.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.8% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 71.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 65.3 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $23,125, and the median income for a family was $36,806. Males had a median income of $27,596 versus $22,450 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $14,955. About 13.2% of families and 21.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 21.9% of those under age 18 and 28.0% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,125, and the median income for a family was $36,806. Males had a median income of $27,596 versus $22,450 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $14,955. About 13.2% of families and 21.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 21.9% of those under age 18 and 28.0% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
Owenton has a [[public library|lending library]], the Owen County Public Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kdla.ky.gov/librarians/pages/librarydirectory.aspx | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190111202017/https://kdla.ky.gov/librarians/pages/librarydirectory.aspx | url-status=dead | archive-date=11 January 2019 | title=Kentucky Public Library Directory | publisher=Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives | access-date=7 June 2019}}</ref>

==Notable people==

*[[Gerald W. Johnson (military officer)|Gerald W. Johnson]] (1919–2002), a [[Lieutenant general (United States)|lieutenant general]] in the [[United States Air Force|USAF]] and [[World War II]] [[flying ace]].
*[[Willis A. Lee]] (1888–1945), U.S. Navy [[vice admiral]] in [[World War II]] and Olympic gold medalist.
*[[Joseph L. Rhinock]] (1863–1926), a [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from [[Kentucky]].
*[[Dale Roberts (baseball)|Dale Roberts]] (1940–2010), an [[United States|American]] [[relief pitcher]] in [[Major League Baseball]] who played for the [[New York Yankees]]
*[[Abraham O. Smoot]] (1815–1895), a [[Mormon pioneers|Mormon pioneer]] and [[List of mayors of Salt Lake City|second]] Mayor of [[Salt Lake City]], [[Utah]].
*[[Arnold E. True]] (1901–1979), a highly decorated [[Rear admiral]] in the [[U.S. Navy]] during [[World War II]].


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Cities in Owen County, Kentucky]]
[[Category:Cities in Owen County, Kentucky]]
[[Category:County seats in Kentucky]]
[[Category:County seats in Kentucky]]
[[Category:Cities in Kentucky]]
[[Category:Cities in Kentucky]]
[[Category:1822 establishments in Kentucky]]

Latest revision as of 21:48, 15 February 2024

Not to be confused with Owensboro, Kentucky or Owingsville, Kentucky.

Owenton, Kentucky
City
Downtown Owenton
Downtown Owenton
Location of Owenton in Owen County, Kentucky.
Location of Owenton in Owen County, Kentucky.
Coordinates: 38°32′19″N 84°50′27″W / 38.53861°N 84.84083°W / 38.53861; -84.84083
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyOwen
Incorporated1828[1]
Reincorporated1849[1]
Named forIts County
Area
[2]
 • Total1.93 sq mi (5.01 km2)
 • Land1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
[3]
958 ft (292 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,682
 • Estimate 
(2022)[4]
1,671
 • Density884.80/sq mi (341.63/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
40359
Area code502
FIPS code21-58692
GNIS feature ID2404449[3]

Owenton is a home rule-class city[5] in and the county seat of Owen County, Kentucky, United States.[6] The population was 1,327 at the 2010 census. It is located at the junction of U.S. Route 127 and Kentucky Route 22, about halfway between Louisville and Cincinnati.

History

[edit]

Owenton was founded in 1822 and named for its county, which was named for Col. Abraham Owen, a pioneer who died at the Battle of Tippecanoe. The town was first incorporated on December 18, 1828, although it had to be reincorporated in 1849.[1] The Greek Revival courthouse was built between 1857 and 1858. Owenton's growth in the late 19th century was limited because a railroad was never built to it.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), of which 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.89%) is water.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1830143—
186094—
1870297216.0%
1880654120.2%
189084729.5%
19001,01419.7%
19101,0241.0%
1920971−5.2%
19309750.4%
19401,19022.1%
19501,2495.0%
19601,37610.2%
19701,280−7.0%
19801,3414.8%
19901,306−2.6%
20001,3876.2%
20101,327−4.3%
20201,68226.8%
2022 (est.)1,671[7]−0.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 1,387 people, 615 households, and 340 families residing in the city. The population density was 620.4 inhabitants per square mile (239.5/km2). There were 688 housing units at an average density of 307.8 per square mile (118.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.39% White, 2.88% African American, 0.58% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.73% of the population.

There were 615 households, out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.7% were non-families. 42.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.8% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 71.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 65.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,125, and the median income for a family was $36,806. Males had a median income of $27,596 versus $22,450 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,955. About 13.2% of families and 21.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under age 18 and 28.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

[edit]

Owenton has a lending library, the Owen County Public Library.[10]

Notable people

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c Commonwealth of Kentucky. Office of the Secretary of State. Land Office. "Owenton, Kentucky". Accessed 18 September 2013.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Owenton, Kentucky
  4. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  5. ^ "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  6. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  7. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  10. ^ "Kentucky Public Library Directory". Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Archived from the original on January 11, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.

Further reading

[edit]
  • Bryant, Ron. "Owenton". Kentucky Encyclopedia.
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