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Morgan County

Kentucky · 13,726 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 $37,399. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,900. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
13,726
−2%since 2000
from 13,948 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+15%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,399
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,869 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,919
+49%since 2000
from $12,657 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(12,510)
Black3.6%(492)
Hispanic / Latino3%(417)
Asian0.1%(17)
Other2.2%(306)
Diversity Score21.1%(2,893)
Segregation Score35.5%(4,876)
Diversity Score
21
+72%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
43.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgan County, Kentucky?

Morgan County, Kentucky has about 13,726 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morgan County, Kentucky earns about $37,399 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 $79,900, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Morgan County, Kentucky?

About 15.0% 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 21.6% of people in Morgan County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morgan County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Morgan County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,078 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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