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Morganfield

Kentucky · 3,285 residents · 2.814 sq mi
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Morganfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,904. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,285
−6%since 2000
from 3,494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,167 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,242 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+4%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Morganfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,904
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,676 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,184
+5%since 2000
from $19,251 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$461
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+26%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(2,858)
Black16.2%(565)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(30)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.3%(1,269)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80%(2,628)
Black16.1%(530)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(60)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other4.3%(141)
Diversity Score45.7%(1,500)
Diversity Score
46
+26%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+18%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morganfield, Kentucky?

Morganfield, Kentucky has about 3,285 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morganfield, Kentucky?

The typical household in Morganfield, Kentucky earns about $37,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morganfield, Kentucky expensive?

In Morganfield, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $75,600, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Morganfield, Kentucky?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Morganfield, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morganfield, Kentucky?

About 19.1% of people in Morganfield, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morganfield, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Morganfield, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 491 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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