This was 16.8 percent lower than the state average of 33.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,701.
80.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Owenton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 232 | 19.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 412 | 33.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 181 | 14.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 68 | 5.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 119 | 9.8 |
| Associate's degree | 96 | 7.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 60 | 4.9 |
| Master's degree | 16 | 1.3 |
| Professional school degree | 7 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 25 | 2.1 |
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