Morehead, KY

Census Place

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2023 Population
6,924
1.1% 1-year decline
US Senator
Mitch McConnell
Republican Party
US Senator
Rand Paul
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
22
0% 1-year change
2023 Poverty Rate
34.4%
0.532% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$35,000
9.31% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$176,300
10.8% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
3,289
3.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Morehead, KY had a population of 6.92k people with a median age of 22 and a median household income of $35,000. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Morehead, KY declined from 7,001 to 6,924, a −1.1% decrease and its median household income grew from $32,020 to $35,000, a 9.31% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Morehead, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.9%), White (Hispanic) (3.76%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.74%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.78%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.5%).

None of the households in Morehead, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Morehead, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Morehead State University (1,532 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Morehead, KY was $176,300, and the homeownership rate was 31.3%.

Most people in Morehead, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Morehead, KY was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Morehead, KY is home to a population of 6.92k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.04% of Morehead, KY residents were born outside of the country (349 people).

In 2023, there were 23.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.08k people) in Morehead, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 260 White (Hispanic) and 259 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.8%
2023 Citizenship
97%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.8% of Morehead, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Morehead, KY was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Morehead, KY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    6.08k ± 236
  2. White (Hispanic)
    260 ± 165
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    259 ± 138
5.01%
Hispanic Population
347 people

In 2023, there were 23.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.08k people) in Morehead, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 260 White (Hispanic) and 259 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.01% of the people in Morehead, KY are hispanic (347 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    28,651 ± 4,142 people
  2. Cuba
    14,970 ± 2,999 people
  3. India
    12,312 ± 2,720 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Morehead, KY was Mexico, the natal country of 28,651 Morehead, KY residents, followed by Cuba with 14,970 and India with 12,312.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.04%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
349 people
4.27%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
299 people

As of 2023, 5.04% of Morehead, KY residents (349 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Morehead, KY was 4.27%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    56 ± 66
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    20 ± 39
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    18 ± 22

Morehead, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.8 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Morehead, KY employs 3.29k people. The largest industries in Morehead, KY are Health Care & Social Assistance (726 people), Educational Services (715 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (490 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,750), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($78,438), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($72,946).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,220. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Occupations

3.29k
2023 Value
± 436
3.72%
1 Year growth
± 18.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Morehead, KY grew at a rate of 3.72%, from 3.17k employees to 3.29k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Morehead, KY, are Sales & Related Occupations (410 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (388 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (320 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Morehead, KY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

3.29k
2023 Value
± 436
3.72%
1 Year growth
± 18.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Morehead, KY grew at a rate of 3.72%, from 3.17k employees to 3.29k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Morehead, KY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (726 people), Educational Services (715 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (490 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Morehead, KY, though some of these residents may live in Morehead, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$19,909
Median earning men ± $7,313
$10,386
Median earning women ± $4,218

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($79,205), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,438), and Public Administration ($57,679).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($117,773), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,278), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($21,932).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.51%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell
Senator from Kentucky2
Assumed office on January 3, 1985
Rand Paul
Senator from Kentucky3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Morehead, KY awarded 1,532 degrees. The student population of Morehead, KY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,409 male students and 5,398 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Morehead, KY are White (1,351 and 89.6%), followed by Black or African American (61 and 4.05%), Hispanic or Latino (42 and 2.79%), and Two or More Races (33 and 2.19%).

The largest universities in Morehead, KY by number of degrees awarded are Morehead State University (1,532 and 100%).

The most popular majors in N/A are General Studies (164 and 10.7%), Registered Nursing (123 and 8.03%), and General Business (67 and 4.37%).

The median tuition cost in N/A for a public four year colleges is $9,240 for in-state students and $13,966 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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In 2022 in Morehead, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 8,807 (38.7% men and 61.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 8,807 students enrolled in Morehead, KY, 38.7% men and 61.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,335 records, of which 61.7% were women and 38.3% men.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,532 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Morehead State University with 1,532 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 545 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Morehead, KY, which is 0.552 times less than the 987 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,351 degrees mean that there were 22.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 61 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,240) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($320) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,008) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, NaNM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNM% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were N/A.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Morehead, KY was $176,300 in 2023, which is 0.581 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $159,100 to $176,300, a 10.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Morehead, KY is 31.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Morehead, KY have an average commute time of 16.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Morehead, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$176,300
Median Property Value 2023
±$22,790
$561
Median Property Taxes
±$135

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Rent vs Own

31.3%
Homeownership
2023
66.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 31.3% of the housing units in Morehead, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 33%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Census Tract 9501
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$35,000
Median Household Income
± $10,191
1.79k
Number of Households
± 327

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.79k households in Morehead, KY grew to $35,000 from the previous year's value of $32,020.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Morehead, KY is from Morehead, KY.
N/A Wage GINI in N/A
  1. N/A
  2. N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (63%)
  2. Walked (23.2%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.97%)

In 2023, 63% of workers in Morehead, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (23.2%) and those who worked at home (9.97%).

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Commute Time

16.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Morehead, KY have a shorter commute time (16.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.42% of the workforce in Morehead, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

34.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Morehead, KY (1.43k out of 4.16k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Morehead, KY is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

95.7% of the population of Morehead, KY has health coverage, with 54.2% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 5.66% on Medicare, 16.7% on non-group plans, and 1.43% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rowan County, KY see 1452 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.84% increase from the previous year (1359 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1657 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 183 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,452 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rowan County, KY

Primary care physicians in Rowan County, KY see an average of 1,452 patients per year. This represents a 6.84% increase from the previous year (1,359 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Rowan County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In N/A, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in .

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

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Uninsured People

4.33%
Uninsured
54.2%
Employer Coverage
17.7%
Medicaid
5.66%
Medicare
16.7%
Non-Group
1.43%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Morehead, KY declined by 13% from 4.98% to 4.33%.

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