Owsley County GIS Maps

Home » Kentucky » Owsley County

Owsley County, Kentucky, has 4,051 residents and covers 197.4 square miles. The population declined 14.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Owsley County is 21189.

Booneville is the county's largest population center. Owsley County also includes 5 zip codes, 1 public school district and 12 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.

Open the Interactive County Data Map Open the Interactive County Data Map

Maps, GIS layers and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.

Owsley County Trends

Population
4,051▾
Median Home Value
$79,900▴
K-12 Enrollment
727▾
Owsley County in Kentucky

County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.

Owsley County Maps

The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.

County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.

Owsley County Population

Owsley County had 4,051 residents in 2020. That was 14.8% lower than in 2010. Owsley County had 807 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 21 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Booneville, Sextons Creek and Booneville.

Population Trend in Owsley County KY

Owsley County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.

Owsley County Zip Codes

Owsley County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Booneville (41314), Sextons Creek (40983) and Booneville (41364). Booneville is the largest zip by population, with about 4,260 residents or 105% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 114% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.

Most Populated Zip Codes in Owsley County KY

ZIP Area Population Trend
41314 Booneville 4,260 ▾ -18.7%
40983 Sextons Creek 204 ▾ -42%
41364 Booneville 148 ▾ -45.6%
41386 Vincent 32 ▾ -50.8%
41351 Booneville 19 ▾ -73.6%
Download all zip code data

Owsley County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.

Owsley County Demographics

Owsley County has a median age of 47.9, which makes the county a little older than Kentucky overall. About 18.8% of residents are under 18, while 21.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 11.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.

Key Demographics for Owsley County KY

Median Age

47.9

Under 18

18.8%

Age 65+

21.1%

Bachelor's+

11.4%

Owsley County School Districts

Owsley County is served by 1 public school district with 727 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.

Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Owsley County KY

District Enrollment Share Trend
Owsley County School District 727 100% ▾ -2%
Download all school district data

Owsley County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.

Owsley County Housing & Real Estate

Owsley County has a median home value of $79,900 and a median gross rent of $551. About 68% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kentucky median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $197,450 and homes spent about 170 days on the market.

Owsley County Housing Mix

Owsley County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.

Owsley County Housing Trends

Owsley County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).

Businesses in Owsley County, KY

Owsley County has 124 business listings across 71 categories. The largest categories in Owsley County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (16, 12.9%), River (8, 6.5%), and Discount Store (5, 4.0%). The full Owsley County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Owsley County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.

Top Business Categories in Owsley County, KY

Category Businesses Share
Churches & Religious Organizations 16 12.9%
River 8 6.5%
Discount Store 5 4.0%
Funeral Services & Cemeteries 4 3.2%
Farm 3 2.4%
Religious Organization 3 2.4%
Pharmacies 3 2.4%
Liquor Store 2 1.6%
Medical Offices 2 1.6%
Grocery Stores 2 1.6%

Owsley County Business Listings

Business Category City
Allen's Ambulance Services Ambulance And Ems Services Booneville
The Villager Antique & Gift Shop Antique Store Booneville
HB's A-Z Appliance Repair Appliance Repair Service Georgetown
LibertyX Bitcoin ATM ATMs Beattyville
Booneville Tire & Auto Repair Auto Repair Booneville
Farmers State Bank Banks & Credit Unions Booneville
Sugar Camp Baptist Church Baptist Church Booneville
Studio 11 Beauty Salons Owsley County
Linda's Victorian Rose Bed And Breakfast Booneville
Buffalo Camp and Ride Campgrounds & RV Parks Buckhorn
Download Owsley County business listings

Owsley County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.

Owsley County Basemaps

Owsley County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.

Get the Full Owsley County Data Package

This page shows a preview of what's included in the Owsley County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.

  • 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
  • Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
  • ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
  • Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
  • Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
  • Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools

Paid packages support commercial use, client work, and derived outputs. Some package contents may include source-specific attribution or provider notices. See Licensing & Data Source Notices.

Get the Owsley County Package — $39

One-time · instant download · 30-day refund guarantee · See full package details

Preview a Live Package Demo

See exactly what is included in a county data package. Inspect how files are organized, the interactive data explorer and how maps and analytics are laid out. The demo loads a real sample package from Kentucky — explore the full structure before you buy.

No email or download required. Opens in a preview window on this page.