Owen County, Indiana Income Statistics
Owen County Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Owen County Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Owen County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,192 | $71,967 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $50,661 | $55,757 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.4% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 5.7% | 10.2% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 3.7% | 8.2% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Owen County is about 11% lower than in Indiana. Income has been growing slower in Owen County (4.4%/yr) than in Indiana (4.5%/yr).
About 6% of adults in Owen County earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Indiana average of 10%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Owen County, Indiana grew by 48.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $64,192 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.4% per year.
Owen County has stayed well below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. It came closest in 2010, at 14% lower. The gap has widened from 16% in 2009 to 20% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Owen County
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 2,342 households (27.2% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 24.4% of households in Owen County had an income under $35,000 and 10.5% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Owen County has a larger share of households earning $50,000 to $74,999 (21.3% vs 15.5%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (3.7% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 395 | 4.6% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 263 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 681 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 762 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,081 | 12.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,836 | 21.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,258 | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,436 | 16.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 587 | 6.8% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 319 | 3.7% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 8,618 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 1,020 residents (5.7% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 6.4% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 12.0% of Owen County residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 30.6% had some income but less than $25,000, and 13.5% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Owen County has a larger share of residents earning $35,000 to $49,999 (16.2% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (5.7% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 2,156 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 1,741 | 9.7% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,424 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,363 | 13.1% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,944 | 10.8% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,918 | 16.2% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,053 | 16.9% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,422 | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 1,020 | 5.7% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 18,041 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 12.0% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Owen County
| Metric | Owen County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.501 | 0.534 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $62,962 | $65,086 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $46,636 | $51,220 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 25.9% | 21.3% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Owen County, it is 0.501, lower than Indiana's 0.534, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 35% more than women's income in Owen County, Indiana. Over a 35-year career, a 35% wage gap accumulates to roughly $571,410 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Owen County, Indiana has narrowed from about 28% to 26% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 7% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $4,712 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Owen County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 9.8% | 10.7% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 30 | 21 | 22 |
Approximately 315 people are unemployed in Owen County, Indiana.
The average commute time in Owen County is 30 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Indiana.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Owen County, Indiana has fallen from 8.5% to 3.0% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 8.8% in 2013.
Owen County has been below the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but briefly rose above it in 2021 (0.3 points higher). In 2024 its rate was 2.2 points lower.
Owen County, IN Wealth Compared With Nearby Counties
Owen County, IN is the smallest of the 6 counties compared here, 21,604 residents against a local median of 37,280. The measure that sets Owen County, IN apart most is unemployment: 3.0%, 28% below the local median of 4.2%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 3.0% on unemployment, so Owen County, IN sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Owen County, IN has the lowest unemployment of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen County, IN | 21,604 | $64,192 #5/6 | 4.4%/yr #4/6 | 3.0% #1/6 | 0.501 #1/6 |
| Clay County, IN | 26,409 | $70,786 | 4.5%/yr | 3.2% | 0.520 |
| Greene County, IN | 31,021 | $62,067 | 4.1%/yr | 6.0% | 0.520 |
| Monroe County, IN | 140,965 | $65,876 | 5.3%/yr | 5.5% | 0.582 |
| Putnam County, IN | 37,280 | $77,280 | 4.9%/yr | 3.1% | 0.552 |
| Morgan County, IN | 72,659 | $81,024 | 4.4%/yr | 4.2% | 0.521 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Owen County, Indiana has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with Indiana, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Owen County, Indiana.
How Wealthy Is Owen County, Indiana?
Owen County has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $64,192, about 11% lower than the Indiana average of $71,967.
How fast is household income rising in Owen County, Indiana?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Owen County, Indiana rose 49%, from $43,175 to $64,192. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Indiana as a whole: +49% against +52%.
What was the median household income in Owen County in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Owen County, Indiana was $59,410, up 1% from $58,631 in 2022. The Indiana median that year was $70,115.
What was the median household income in Owen County in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Owen County, Indiana was $51,804. By 2024 it had risen 24% to $64,192.
Is unemployment high in Owen County, Indiana?
Unemployment in Owen County, Indiana is only 3.0%, well below the Indiana rate of 4.3%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Owen County, Indiana?
The Gini coefficient in Owen County is 0.501. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Owen County, Indiana?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Owen County, Indiana has narrowed from about 28% to 26% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 7% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $4,712 since 2009.
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