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Morehead

Kentucky · 7,151 residents · 9.675 sq mi
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Morehead has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,779. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,200. At a median age of 22.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 34.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,151
+21%since 2000
from 5,914 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
739 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 611 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.1
−11%since 2000
from 24.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Morehead
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,779
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,014 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,848
+33%since 2000
from $13,415 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
63.5% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+58%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(5,539)
Black2.6%(152)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(45)
Asian1.5%(90)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(703)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(6,347)
Black3.4%(244)
Hispanic / Latino3%(218)
Asian1.2%(83)
Other1.2%(86)
Diversity Score21.3%(1,521)
Diversity Score
21
+79%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+1%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 41.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morehead, Kentucky?

Morehead, Kentucky has about 7,151 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morehead, Kentucky?

The typical household in Morehead, Kentucky earns about $29,779 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morehead, Kentucky expensive?

In Morehead, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $161,200, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Morehead, Kentucky?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Morehead, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morehead, Kentucky?

About 34.9% of people in Morehead, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morehead, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Morehead, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,207 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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