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Morgantown

Kentucky · 2,512 residents (2025 est.) · 3.327 sq mi
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Morgantown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,604. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,000. The poverty rate of 37.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,479
−3%since 2000
from 2,544 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
745 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 765 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
−7%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,512 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Morgantown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,604
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,912 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,259
+67%since 2000
from $12,100 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
−3%since 2010
from 0.496 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information2.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.1%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.8% in 2000
68.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+22%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,410)
Black1.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(82)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(286)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(1,709)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(606)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other6%(149)
Diversity Score57.7%(1,430)
Diversity Score
58
+413%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.8%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.8%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+26.6 ptssince 2017
from 56.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 88.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 10.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgantown, Kentucky?

Morgantown, Kentucky has about 2,479 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morgantown, Kentucky?

The typical household in Morgantown, Kentucky earns about $37,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morgantown, Kentucky expensive?

In Morgantown, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $114,000, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Morgantown, Kentucky?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Morgantown, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morgantown, Kentucky?

About 37.3% of people in Morgantown, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morgantown, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Morgantown, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 217 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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