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Morgantown

Kentucky · 2,394 residents · 3.327 sq mi
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Morgantown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,052. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,500. The poverty rate of 33.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
2,394
−6%since 2000
from 2,544 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
720 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 765 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+2%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Morgantown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,052
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,912 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,709
+13%since 2000
from $12,100 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$238
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.1%
−29.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.8% in 2000
60.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+38%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89%(2,130)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(228)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.6%(566)
Diversity Score
24
+110%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+10%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
20.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgantown, Kentucky?

Morgantown, Kentucky has about 2,394 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morgantown, Kentucky?

The typical household in Morgantown, Kentucky earns about $22,052 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 $75,500, and the typical rent is about $238 a month.

How educated are people in Morgantown, Kentucky?

About 8.3% 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 33.4% 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 132 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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