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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Morgan County

Kentucky · 11,648 residents · 381.104 sq mi
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Morgan County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,229. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 2,300 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,600. The poverty rate of 38.8% 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: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,648
−16%vs 2000
vs 13,948 in 2000
1990 – 2025
31 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 35.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$13,229
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,869 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,871
−46%vs 2000
vs $12,657 in 2000
US average: $14,340
38.8%
+11.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$223
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $310 in 2000
US average: $450
76.5%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.8% in 2000
23.5% rent
2.7
+27%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(13,132)
Black4.3%(605)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(85)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(1,713)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(11,565)
Black0.6%(71)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(49)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%(5)
Diversity Score2.8%(326)
3
−77%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
44.1%
−12.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.1 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Morgan County, Kentucky?

Morgan County, Kentucky has about 11,648 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Morgan County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Morgan County, Kentucky earns about $13,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morgan County, Kentucky expensive?

In Morgan County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $35,600, and the typical rent is about $223 a month.

How educated are people in Morgan County, Kentucky?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Morgan County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morgan County, Kentucky?

About 38.8% of people in Morgan County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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