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POVERTY IN OWENSBORO. OWENSBORO MSA. Daviess, McLean, Hancock counties Population: 113,588 Households: 44,614 Source of Data: American Community Survey, 5-year estimates, US Census Bureau ( census.gov ). POVERTY PROFILE. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
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OWENSBORO MSA • Daviess, McLean, Hancock counties • Population: 113,588 • Households: 44,614 • Source of Data: American Community Survey, 5-year estimates, US Census Bureau (census.gov)
CONCLUSIONS • Owensboro's poverty rates and data are similar to those of the nation and lower than the state • Poverty level data does not reflect "working poor" or those close to the poverty level. • Income and education levels in Owensboro are lower than the nation • The Cost of Living is much lower in Owensboro • Significant income and education discrepancies exist based on gender and age • Owensboro has a "Bubba Factor"