Morehead is a city located in Rowan County Kentucky. Morehead has a 2024 population of 6,601. It is also the county seat of Rowan County. Morehead is currently declining at a rate of -2.06% annually and its population has decreased by -7.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,156 in 2020.
The average household income in Morehead is $76,903 with a poverty rate of 34.54%. The median age in Morehead is 22 years: 22.2 years for males, and 21.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morehead was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,382 | 91.16% |
| Black or African American | 266 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 205 | 2.93% |
| Asian | 105 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 38 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,766 | 2.43 | 33 | 67 |
| Non Family | 983 | 1.56 | 15.6 | 84.4 |
| Married | 632 | 3.62 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Male | 93 | 2.95 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Female | 58 | 3.22 | 13.8 | 86.2 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
33.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 172 | 6.54% |
| Associates Degree | 153 | 5.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 418 | 15.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 353 | 13.42% |
| High School Graduate | 831 | 31.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 3% |
| Some College | 625 | 23.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,372 | 2,171 | 655 |
| Hispanic | 109 | 90 | 87 |
| Asian | 88 | 62 | 29 |
| Black | 58 | 53 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,865 | $49,239 | $38,633 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,795 | $0 | $57,917 |
| High School Graduate | $32,708 | $35,577 | $31,576 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,025 | $42,742 | $33,700 |
| Some College | $29,744 | $43,500 | $28,059 |
$38,025
Average Earnings
$42,742
Average Male
$33,700
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.75% of Morehead residents speak only English, while 6.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,807 | 1,394 | 36.62% |
| Hispanic | 290 | 90 | 31.03% |
| Multiple | 131 | 34 | 25.95% |
34.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.35%
Male Poverty Rate
36.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morehead is White, with 36.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morehead is Multiple, with 25.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 53.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 39.29% |
| High School | 25.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 34.29% |
| Male Employed | 23.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 20% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,450 | $129,841 |
| Households | $32,020 | $76,903 |
| Married Families | $89,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,393 | $33,460 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.2%
Male Marriage Rate
19.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
142
Number of Veterans
131
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 72 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 72 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141 | 2.55% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
81.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.08%
Born in Morehead
95.73%
Native Born
4.27%
Foreign Born
2.99%
Non Citizen
1.29%
Naturalized
95.73% of Morehead residents were born in the United States, with 70.08% having been born in Kentucky. 2.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,907 | -139 | -2.3% |
| 2028 | 6,046 | -139 | -2.25% |
| 2027 | 6,185 | -138 | -2.18% |
| 2026 | 6,323 | -139 | -2.15% |
| 2025 | 6,462 | -139 | -2.11% |
| 2024 | 6,601 | -139 | -2.06% |
| 2023 | 6,740 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 6,737 | -164 | -2.38% |
| 2021 | 6,901 | -255 | -3.56% |
| 2020 | 7,156 | -513 | -6.69% |
| 2019 | 7,669 | 74 | 0.97% |
| 2018 | 7,595 | -134 | -1.73% |
| 2017 | 7,729 | 43 | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 7,686 | -112 | -1.44% |
| 2015 | 7,798 | 270 | 3.59% |
| 2014 | 7,528 | -29 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 7,557 | 309 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 7,248 | 304 | 4.38% |
| 2011 | 6,944 | 64 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 6,880 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,914 | -2,443 | -29.23% |
| 1990 | 8,357 | 568 | 7.29% |
| 1980 | 7,789 | 598 | 8.32% |
| 1970 | 7,191 | 3,021 | 72.45% |
| 1960 | 4,170 | 1,068 | 34.43% |
| 1950 | 3,102 | -2,805 | -47.49% |