Morgantown is a city located in Butler County Kentucky. Morgantown has a 2024 population of 2,467. It is also the county seat of Butler County. Morgantown is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,494 in 2020.
The average household income in Morgantown is $42,949 with a poverty rate of 40.1%. The median age in Morgantown is 35.8 years: 33 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morgantown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,466 | 90.2% |
| Two or more races | 163 | 5.96% |
| Other race | 62 | 2.27% |
| Asian | 29 | 1.06% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 982 | 2.61 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Non Family | 489 | 1.29 | 38 | 62 |
| Married | 320 | 3.75 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Female | 139 | 4.24 | 13.7 | 86.3 |
| Male | 34 | 4.21 | 2.9 | 97.1 |
3.8
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
33.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 223 | 11.89% |
| Associates Degree | 103 | 5.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 4.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 101 | 5.39% |
| High School Graduate | 778 | 41.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 213 | 11.36% |
| Some College | 380 | 20.27% |
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 | 1,632 | 1,356 | 153 |
| Hispanic | 181 | 53 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Race | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 13.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,679 | $0 | $61,094 |
| High School Graduate | $28,189 | $45,000 | $21,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $20,486 | $6,458 |
| Overall | $33,936 | $45,566 | $29,263 |
| Some College | $45,030 | $60,469 | $34,934 |
$33,936
Average Earnings
$45,566
Average Male
$29,263
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.85% of Morgantown residents speak only English, while 14.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,021 | 613 | 30.33% |
| Hispanic | 417 | 360 | 86.33% |
| Multiple | 163 | 113 | 69.33% |
| Other | 62 | 62 | 100% |
40.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.06%
Male Poverty Rate
45.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morgantown is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morgantown is White, with 30.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.12% |
| Some College | 33.7% |
| High School | 24.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 94.38% |
| Female Employed | 18.64% |
| Male Employed | 15.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,646 | $57,056 |
| Households | $29,103 | $42,949 |
| Married Families | $69,565 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,594 | $26,513 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
106
Number of Veterans
106
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 5.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44%
Labor Force Participation
38.8%
Employment Rate
11.7%
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
67.52%
Born in Morgantown
89.98%
Native Born
10.02%
Foreign Born
10.02%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
89.98% of Morgantown residents were born in the United States, with 67.52% having been born in Kentucky. 10.02% 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 | 2,434 | -6 | -0.25% |
| 2028 | 2,440 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2027 | 2,447 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2026 | 2,454 | -6 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 2,460 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 2,467 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 2,474 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 2,481 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2021 | 2,483 | -11 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 2,494 | 86 | 3.57% |
| 2019 | 2,408 | 17 | 0.71% |
| 2018 | 2,391 | -18 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 2,409 | 12 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 2,397 | -17 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 2,414 | -6 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 2,420 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 2,421 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 2,430 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 2,433 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 2,442 | 0 | 0% |