Owen County, Indiana is a beautiful and diverse area located in the western part of the state. With a population of 21,280 and a population density of 54 people per square mile, it is one of the most densely populated counties in Indiana. The county seat is Spencer, and other towns within its boundaries include Gosport, Patricksburg, Ellettsville and Freedom. Owen County has a variety of local businesses ranging from restaurants to retail stores to professional services such as medical offices and banks. Year-round outdoor activities are also available in the county, including fishing at McCormick's Creek State Park or camping at Lake Lemon. There are also many organizations dedicated to helping the community such as 4-H clubs or Lions Clubs which serve an important purpose for supporting education and youth development. Lastly, there are several annual sporting events held in Owen County such as golf tournaments and road races that draw competitors from throughout the region.
The population in Owen County is 21,280. There are 55 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Owen County is 45, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Owen County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Owen County
- 53.9% are married
- 13.2% are divorced
- 27.8% are married with children
- 14.1% have children, but are single
Race in Owen County
- 96.4% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander