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Morganfield

Kentucky · 3,256 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 $43,184. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,256
−7%since 2000
from 3,494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,157 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,242 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+6%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Morganfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,184
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,676 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,938
+24%since 2000
from $19,251 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(2,611)
Black12.7%(412)
Hispanic / Latino2%(64)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other1.5%(50)
Diversity Score36.4%(1,184)
Diversity Score
36
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
59.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morganfield, Kentucky?

Morganfield, Kentucky has about 3,256 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morganfield, Kentucky?

The typical household in Morganfield, Kentucky earns about $43,184 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 $89,400, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Morganfield, Kentucky?

About 11.7% 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 9.9% 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 520 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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