Morgan County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21175 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,053 | — | #2,219 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $47,913 | -36.2% | #2,875 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,525 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $118,200 | -58.1% | #2,707 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $663 | -43.0% | #2,893 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% | +35.5% | #2,307 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Morgan County has a population of 14,053, making it the #2,219 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Morgan County is $47,913, ranking #2,875 out of 3,222 counties — 36.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.1% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Morgan County is $118,200 (-58.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $663/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.9%.
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92.0% of residents in Morgan County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% above the national rate.
About Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County, Kentucky has a total population of 14,053, making it the 2,219th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Morgan County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Morgan County is $47,913, which ranks #2,875 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 36.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Morgan County is $118,200, 58.1% below the national median. Renters in Morgan County pay a median gross rent of $663 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Morgan County, 18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.7 min.
Morgan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%).
All data for Morgan County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.