Morehead, KY

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6,994
TOTAL POPULATION
3,254
MALE POPULATION
3,740
FEMALE POPULATION
87.01
MALES / 100 FEMALES
114.94
FEMALES / 100 MALES
21.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,590
PER CAPITA INCOME
$87,639
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$33,409
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.63
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,184
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
50.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Morehead Area Codes

Race in Morehead

The most populous races in Morehead are White / Caucasian (6,525 | 93.3%), Hispanic or Latino (285 | 4.1%), and Black / African American (171 | 2.4%).
Race in Morehead
Race# Population% Population
Asian1291.8%
Black / African American1712.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2854.1%
Native / Alaskan50.1%
White / Caucasian6,52593.3%
Two or more Races1041.5%
Some other Race600.9%
Total6,994100.0%

Ancestry in Morehead

The most populous ancestries reported in Morehead are American (1,133 | 16.2%), German (740 | 10.6%), Irish (732 | 10.5%), English (536 | 7.7%), and French (200 | 2.9%), together accounting for 47.8% of all Morehead residents.
Race# Population% Population
African40.1%
American1,13316.2%
Arab320.5%
Bahamian270.4%
Blackfeet30.0%
British590.8%
Cambodian130.2%
Celtic320.5%
Central American500.7%
Cherokee40.1%
Chinese821.2%
Danish801.1%
Dutch450.6%
English5367.7%
European580.8%
Filipino160.2%
French2002.9%
French Canadian100.1%
German74010.6%
Greek550.8%
Guatemalan500.7%
Hungarian100.1%
Indian (Asian)370.5%
Irish73210.5%
Iroquois90.1%
Italian711.0%
Jamaican10.0%
Lebanese320.5%
Lithuanian60.1%
Malaysian180.3%
Mexican1702.4%
Nigerian220.3%
Northern European150.2%
Norwegian170.2%
Polish1161.7%
Puerto Rican500.7%
Russian120.2%
Scotch-Irish1251.8%
Scottish1622.3%
Spanish150.2%
Subsaharan African260.4%
Swedish130.2%
Swiss110.2%
Ukrainian30.0%
Vietnamese40.1%
Welsh1091.6%
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Sex and Age in Morehead

Sex and Age in Morehead

The most populous age groups in Morehead are 20 to 24 Years (1,074 | 33.0%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (1,365 | 36.5%) for women.
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years182 (5.6%)82 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Years109 (3.4%)64 (1.7%)
10 to 14 Years80 (2.5%)60 (1.6%)
15 to 19 Years620 (19.1%)1,365 (36.5%)
20 to 24 Years1,074 (33.0%)858 (22.9%)
25 to 29 Years189 (5.8%)271 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Years209 (6.4%)164 (4.4%)
35 to 39 Years118 (3.6%)134 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Years128 (3.9%)53 (1.4%)
45 to 49 Years98 (3.0%)76 (2.0%)
50 to 54 Years75 (2.3%)94 (2.5%)
55 to 59 Years119 (3.7%)98 (2.6%)
60 to 64 Years94 (2.9%)100 (2.7%)
65 to 69 Years10 (0.3%)65 (1.7%)
70 to 74 Years63 (1.9%)49 (1.3%)
75 to 79 Years39 (1.2%)51 (1.4%)
80 to 84 Years24 (0.7%)53 (1.4%)
85 Years and over23 (0.7%)103 (2.8%)
Total3,254 (100.0%)3,740 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Morehead

Median Family Size in Morehead

The median family size in Morehead is 3.34 persons per family, with single female/mother families (44 | 6.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.05 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (93 | 12.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.97 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Morehead
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple598 (81.4%)3.34
Single Male/Father93 (12.7%)2.97
Single Female/Mother44 (6.0%)4.05
Total Families735 (100.0%)3.34

Median Household Size in Morehead

The median household size in Morehead is 2.46 persons per household, with single female/mother households (44 | 2.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.05 persons per household. non-family households (901 | 55.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.70 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Morehead
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple598 (36.5%)3.40
Single Male/Father93 (5.7%)3.11
Single Female/Mother44 (2.7%)4.05
Non-family901 (55.1%)1.70
Total Households1,636 (100.0%)2.46

Household Size by Marriage Status in Morehead

Out of a total of 1,636 households in Morehead, 735 (44.9%) are family households, while 901 (55.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 296, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 640.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Morehead
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-640 (39.1%)
2-Person Households296 (18.1%)184 (11.3%)
3-Person Households122 (7.5%)12 (0.7%)
4-Person Households236 (14.4%)39 (2.4%)
5-Person Households26 (1.6%)26 (1.6%)
6-Person Households36 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households19 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total735 (44.9%)901 (55.1%)

Female Fertility in Morehead

Fertility by Age in Morehead

Average fertility rate in Morehead is 16.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Morehead
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years46 (100.0%)36.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total46 (100.0%)16.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Morehead

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Morehead
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Morehead

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Morehead
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma6 (13.0%)18.0
College or Associate's Degree12 (26.1%)6.0
Bachelor's Degree11 (23.9%)46.0
Graduate Degree17 (37.0%)152.0
Total46 (100.0%)16.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Morehead

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Morehead
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Morehead

Income Overview in Morehead

Per Capita Income in Morehead is $20,590, while median incomes of families and households are $87,639 and $33,409 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,994$20,590
Median Family Income735$87,639
Mean Family Income735$126,622
Median Household Income1,636$33,409
Mean Household Income1,636$75,420
Income Deficit735$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,9940.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,994100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,9940.63

Earnings by Sex in Morehead

Earnings by Sex in Morehead
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,895 (46.3%)$13,344
Female2,194 (53.7%)$0
Total4,089 (100.0%)$10,007

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Morehead

The most common earnings brackets in Morehead are $2,499 or less for men (437 | 23.1%) and $2,499 or less for women (540 | 24.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Morehead
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less437 (23.1%)540 (24.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999181 (9.6%)449 (20.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499112 (5.9%)190 (8.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99975 (4.0%)60 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49979 (4.2%)89 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,999188 (9.9%)101 (4.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499100 (5.3%)90 (4.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99930 (1.6%)46 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49958 (3.1%)39 (1.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99930 (1.6%)69 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99949 (2.6%)83 (3.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99929 (1.5%)57 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999117 (6.2%)55 (2.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99958 (3.1%)8 (0.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99956 (3.0%)52 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99983 (4.4%)54 (2.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99956 (3.0%)13 (0.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99969 (3.6%)123 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)55 (2.5%)
$100,000+88 (4.6%)21 (1.0%)
Total1,895 (100.0%)2,194 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Morehead

Average earnings in Morehead are $40,329 for men and $34,211 for women, a difference of 15.2%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $48,047, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $35,441. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $51,382, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $36,298.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Morehead
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$35,441$0
College or Associate's Degree$41,950$0
Bachelor's Degree$48,047$36,298
Graduate Degree--
Total$40,329$34,211

Family Income in Morehead

Family Income Brackets in Morehead

According to the Morehead family income data, there are 211 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Morehead
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000364.9%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999638.6%
$25,000 to $34,999669.0%
$35,000 to $49,999577.8%
$50,000 to $74,9998111.0%
$75,000 to $99,99913618.5%
$100,000 to $149,99921128.7%
$150,000 to $199,999253.4%
$200,000+608.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Morehead

2-person families (296 | 40.3%) account for the highest median family income in Morehead with $105,436 per family, while 2-person families (296 | 40.3%) have the highest median income of $52,718 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Morehead
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families296 (40.3%)$105,436
3-Person Families122 (16.6%)$64,844
4-Person Families236 (32.1%)$90,566
5-Person Families37 (5.0%)$0
6-Person Families44 (6.0%)$78,400
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total735 (100.0%)$87,639

Family Income by Number of Earners in Morehead

The median family income in Morehead is $87,639, with families comprising 2 earners (361) having the highest median family income of $105,931, while families with no earners (165) have the lowest median family income of $26,384, accounting for 49.1% and 22.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Morehead
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners165 (22.5%)$26,384
1 Earner94 (12.8%)$46,136
2 Earners361 (49.1%)$105,931
3+ Earners115 (15.7%)$92,099
Total735 (100.0%)$87,639

Household Income in Morehead

Household Income Brackets in Morehead

With 276 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Morehead, accounting for 16.9% of all households. In contrast, only 31 households (1.9%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Morehead
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00027616.9%
$10,000 to $14,99921413.1%
$15,000 to $24,99919511.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991398.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991479.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991187.2%
$75,000 to $99,99917810.9%
$100,000 to $149,99926316.1%
$150,000 to $199,999311.9%
$200,000+744.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Morehead

The median household income in Morehead is $33,409, with the highest median household income of $57,708 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 530 households (32.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $15,710, with 279 households (17.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Morehead
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years318 (19.4%)$20,893
25 to 44 Years509 (31.1%)$54,125
45 to 64 Years530 (32.4%)$57,708
65+ Years279 (17.1%)$15,710
Total1,636 (100.0%)$33,409

Poverty in Morehead

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Morehead

With 35.5% poverty level for males and 35.0% for females among the residents of Morehead, 15 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (100.0%) and 25 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Morehead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years43 (24.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years67 (54.0%)34 (43.0%)
12 to 14 Years37 (61.7%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years15 (46.9%)78 (77.2%)
18 to 24 Years327 (63.9%)212 (36.8%)
25 to 34 Years42 (11.6%)101 (26.9%)
35 to 44 Years64 (32.7%)35 (22.7%)
45 to 54 Years10 (6.6%)42 (24.7%)
55 to 64 Years87 (40.8%)118 (59.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)13 (13.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)66 (39.8%)
Total699 (35.5%)724 (35.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Morehead

According to the poverty statistics in Morehead, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Morehead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years132 (75.4%)80 (100.0%)
5 Years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years57 (46.0%)45 (57.0%)
12 to 14 Years23 (38.3%)7 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years17 (53.1%)23 (22.8%)
18 to 24 Years185 (36.1%)364 (63.2%)
25 to 34 Years320 (88.4%)274 (73.1%)
35 to 44 Years132 (67.3%)119 (77.3%)
45 to 54 Years142 (93.4%)128 (75.3%)
55 to 64 Years126 (59.2%)80 (40.4%)
65 to 74 Years73 (100.0%)85 (86.7%)
75 Years and over61 (100.0%)100 (60.2%)
Total1,269 (64.5%)1,345 (65.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Morehead

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Morehead show that 11.9% or 71 of the total 598 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 24.8%, comprising of 56 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Morehead
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children318 (95.5%)15 (4.5%)
1 or 2 Children170 (75.2%)56 (24.8%)
3 or 4 Children39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total527 (88.1%)71 (11.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Morehead

According to the poverty data in Morehead, 24.7% or 23 single-father households and 100.0% or 44 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 44 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Morehead
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children12 (100.0%)44 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total23 (24.7%)44 (100.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Morehead

The poverty data for Morehead shows that 71 of the married-couple family households (11.9%) and 67 of the single-parent households (48.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 56 households (24.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 56 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Morehead
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children15 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children56 (24.8%)56 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total71 (11.9%)67 (48.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Morehead

Employment by Class of Employer in Morehead

Among the 2,831 employed individuals in Morehead, private company employees (1,489 | 52.6%), state government employees (644 | 22.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (458 | 16.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Morehead
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,48952.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)612.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)250.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations45816.2%
Local Government Employees541.9%
State Government Employees64422.8%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers1003.5%
Total2,831100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Morehead

According to the labor force statistics for Morehead, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,369), 50.0% or 3,184 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 197 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 82.3% or 307 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.6% or 105 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Morehead
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years597 (30.8%)105 (17.6%)
20 to 24 Years1,155 (59.8%)74 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years357 (77.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years307 (82.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years268 (61.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years249 (72.6%)18 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years105 (48.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years132 (68.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,184 (50.0%)197 (6.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Morehead

According to labor force statistics for Morehead, 70.2% of individuals (1,418) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,020) are in the labor force, with 1.3% or 18 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.6% or 566 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.8% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Morehead
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School20 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma397 (63.8%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree435 (67.2%)18 (2.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher566 (94.6%)7 (1.1%)
Total1,418 (70.2%)26 (1.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Morehead

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Morehead are Community & Social Service (460 | 15.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (283 | 9.5%), Education Instruction & Library (255 | 8.5%), Health Technologists (240 | 8.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (166 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Morehead

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Morehead, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (75.8%), Education, Arts & Media (57.5%), and Health Technologists (49.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (86.9%), Architecture & Engineering (84.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (74.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Morehead
OccupationMaleFemale
Management42 (26.9%)114 (73.1%)
Business & Financial34 (40.5%)50 (59.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science43 (25.9%)123 (74.1%)
Computers & Mathematics15 (25.4%)44 (74.6%)
Architecture & Engineering8 (15.4%)44 (84.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science20 (36.4%)35 (63.6%)
Community & Social Service 145 (31.5%)315 (68.5%)
Education, Arts & Media42 (57.5%)31 (42.5%)
Legal Services & Support25 (75.8%)8 (24.2%)
Education Instruction & Library65 (25.5%)190 (74.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment13 (13.1%)86 (86.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating127 (44.9%)156 (55.1%)
Health Technologists118 (49.2%)122 (50.8%)
Total (Category)391 (34.0%)758 (66.0%)
Total (Overall)1,261 (42.2%)1,725 (57.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Morehead are Food Preparation & Serving (346 | 11.6%), Healthcare Support (203 | 6.8%), Personal Care & Service (108 | 3.6%), Security & Protection (57 | 1.9%), and Law Enforcement (39 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Morehead

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Morehead, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (81.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Morehead
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support38 (18.7%)165 (81.3%)
Security & Protection57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving154 (44.5%)192 (55.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)108 (100.0%)
Total (Category)262 (36.0%)465 (64.0%)
Total (Overall)1,261 (42.2%)1,725 (57.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Morehead are Sales & Related (395 | 13.2%), and Office & Administration (256 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Morehead

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Morehead
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related112 (28.3%)283 (71.7%)
Office & Administration72 (28.1%)184 (71.9%)
Total (Category)184 (28.3%)467 (71.7%)
Total (Overall)1,261 (42.2%)1,725 (57.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Morehead are , and Construction & Extraction (45 | 1.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Morehead

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Morehead
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,261 (42.2%)1,725 (57.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Morehead are Transportation (158 | 5.3%), Material Moving (137 | 4.6%), and Production (119 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Morehead

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Morehead
OccupationMaleFemale
Production119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation158 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving102 (74.5%)35 (25.6%)
Total (Category)379 (91.5%)35 (8.5%)
Total (Overall)1,261 (42.2%)1,725 (57.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Morehead

Employment Industries in Morehead

The major employment industries in Morehead include Health Care & Social Assistance (634 | 21.2%), Educational Services (580 | 19.4%), Retail Trade (473 | 15.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (414 | 13.9%), and Professional & Scientific (158 | 5.3%).
Employment Industries in Morehead

Employment Industries by Sex in Morehead

The Morehead industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (94.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Retail Trade (68.5%), and Educational Services (67.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Morehead
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing71 (82.6%)15 (17.4%)
Wholesale Trade18 (94.7%)1 (5.3%)
Retail Trade149 (31.5%)324 (68.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing35 (76.1%)11 (23.9%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information21 (46.7%)24 (53.3%)
Finance & Insurance25 (62.5%)15 (37.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing10 (55.6%)8 (44.4%)
Professional & Scientific82 (51.9%)76 (48.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support93 (66.0%)48 (34.0%)
Educational Services187 (32.2%)393 (67.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance223 (35.2%)411 (64.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services192 (46.4%)222 (53.6%)
Public Administration80 (73.4%)29 (26.6%)
Total1,261 (42.2%)1,725 (57.8%)

Education in Morehead

School Enrollment in Morehead

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,018 students in Morehead are college / undergraduate (3,373 | 84.0%), high school (251 | 6.2%), and middle school (141 | 3.5%).
School Enrollment in Morehead
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool50.1%
Kindergarten370.9%
Elementary School1363.4%
Middle School1413.5%
High School2516.2%
College / Undergraduate3,37384.0%
Graduate / Professional751.9%
Total4,018100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Morehead

Out of a total of 4,018 students who are enrolled in schools in Morehead, 108 (2.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,910 (97.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12 (6.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Morehead
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old161 (93.1%)12 (6.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds135 (96.4%)5 (3.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds249 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,634 (98.6%)23 (1.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,547 (95.9%)67 (4.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds153 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,910 (97.3%)108 (2.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Morehead

Business (148 | 19.6%), education (146 | 19.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (138 | 18.2%), science & technology (74 | 9.8%), and social sciences (59 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 756 individuals in Morehead who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Morehead
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural13818.2%
Physical & Health Sciences131.7%
Psychology131.7%
Social Sciences597.8%
Engineering304.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies283.7%
Science & Technology749.8%
Business14819.6%
Education14619.3%
Literature & Languages344.5%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts111.5%
Communications243.2%
Arts & Humanities385.0%
Total756100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Morehead

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Morehead

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Morehead are males with 2 vehicles (365, accounting for 35.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (387, making up 34.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Morehead
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle31 (3.0%)64 (6.0%)
1 Vehicle86 (8.3%)326 (30.3%)
2 Vehicles365 (35.4%)387 (36.0%)
3 Vehicles333 (32.3%)183 (17.0%)
4 Vehicles198 (19.2%)93 (8.7%)
5 or more Vehicles19 (1.8%)21 (2.0%)
Total1,032 (100.0%)1,074 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Morehead

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Morehead are 5 to 9 minutes (873 commuters, 34.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (636 commuters, 24.8%), and less than 5 minutes (370 commuters, 14.4%).
Commute Time in Morehead
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes37014.4%
5 to 9 Minutes87334.1%
10 to 14 Minutes63624.8%
15 to 19 Minutes1214.7%
20 to 24 Minutes1285.0%
25 to 29 Minutes381.5%
30 to 34 Minutes542.1%
35 to 39 Minutes963.7%
40 to 44 Minutes732.9%
45 to 59 Minutes361.4%
60 to 89 Minutes722.8%
90 or more Minutes642.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Morehead

The most common commute times in Morehead are 5 to 9 minutes (309 commuters, 30.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (564 commuters, 36.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Morehead
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes154 (15.1%)216 (14.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes309 (30.3%)564 (36.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes262 (25.7%)374 (24.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes53 (5.2%)68 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes28 (2.8%)100 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)38 (2.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes25 (2.5%)29 (1.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes67 (6.6%)29 (1.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes48 (4.7%)25 (1.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes36 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes36 (3.5%)36 (2.3%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)64 (4.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Morehead

The most frequent times of departure to work in Morehead are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (151, 14.8%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (290, 18.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Morehead
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM11 (1.1%)47 (3.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM12 (1.2%)45 (2.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM28 (2.8%)74 (4.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM17 (1.7%)20 (1.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM108 (10.6%)28 (1.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM73 (7.2%)63 (4.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM146 (14.3%)208 (13.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM102 (10.0%)150 (9.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM30 (2.9%)150 (9.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM145 (14.2%)190 (12.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM58 (5.7%)80 (5.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM26 (2.5%)6 (0.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM151 (14.8%)192 (12.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM111 (10.9%)290 (18.8%)
Total1,018 (100.0%)1,543 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Morehead

Occupancy by Ownership in Morehead

Of the total 1,636 dwellings in Morehead, owner-occupied units account for 580 (35.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,056 (64.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Morehead
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units58035.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,05664.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,636100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Morehead

Occupancy by Household Size in Morehead
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household64039.1%
2-Person Household48029.3%
3-Person Household1348.2%
4+ Person Household38223.4%
Total Housing Units1,636100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Morehead

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Morehead
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household137 (21.4%)503 (78.6%)
2-Person Household173 (36.0%)307 (64.0%)
3-Person Household89 (66.4%)45 (33.6%)
4+ Person Household181 (47.4%)201 (52.6%)
Total Housing Units580 (35.4%)1,056 (64.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Morehead

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Morehead
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School22 (19.0%)94 (81.0%)
High School Diploma59 (15.7%)317 (84.3%)
College/Associate Degree177 (26.0%)504 (74.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher322 (69.6%)141 (30.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Morehead

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Morehead
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years63138.6%
35 to 44 Years19612.0%
45 to 54 Years20712.7%
55 to 64 Years32319.7%
65 to 74 Years845.1%
75 to 84 Years935.7%
85 Years and Over1026.2%
Total1,636100.0%

Housing Finances in Morehead

Median Income by Occupancy in Morehead

Median Income by Occupancy in Morehead
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied580 (35.4%)$79,907
Renter-Occupied1,056 (64.5%)$21,944
Average1,636 (100.0%)$33,409

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Morehead

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Morehead
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012 (2.1%)122 (11.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99918 (3.1%)125 (11.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99940 (6.9%)174 (16.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99961 (10.5%)72 (6.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)62 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)139 (13.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99948 (8.3%)99 (9.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99966 (11.4%)52 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999143 (24.7%)36 (3.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999107 (18.4%)156 (14.8%)
$150,000 or more85 (14.7%)19 (1.8%)
Total580 (100.0%)1,056 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Morehead

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Morehead
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30068 (11.7%)104 (9.9%)
$300 to $499218 (37.6%)197 (18.7%)
$500 to $79980 (13.8%)330 (31.2%)
$800 to $99926 (4.5%)128 (12.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499143 (24.7%)186 (17.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99919 (3.3%)45 (4.3%)
$2,000 to $2,49910 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more16 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total580 (100.0%)1,056 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Morehead

Housing Structures in Morehead

Housing Structures in Morehead
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached95458.3%
Single Unit, Attached684.2%
2 Unit Apartments1539.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments633.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments16710.2%
10 or more Apartments22413.7%
Mobile Home / Other70.4%
Total1,636100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Morehead

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Morehead
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached563 (59.0%)391 (41.0%)
Single Unit, Attached10 (14.7%)58 (85.3%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)153 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)167 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)224 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total580 (35.4%)1,056 (64.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Morehead

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Morehead
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)40 (3.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)251 (23.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms63 (10.9%)434 (41.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms247 (42.6%)194 (18.4%)
8 or more Rooms270 (46.6%)137 (13.0%)
Total580 (100.0%)1,056 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Morehead

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Morehead
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas354 (61.0%)404 (38.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)9 (0.9%)
Electricity193 (33.3%)625 (59.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels33 (5.7%)18 (1.7%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total580 (100.0%)1,056 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Morehead

Household Vehicle Usage in Morehead
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle30 (5.2%)224 (21.2%)
1 Vehicle117 (20.2%)452 (42.8%)
2 Vehicles198 (34.1%)271 (25.7%)
3 or more Vehicles235 (40.5%)109 (10.3%)
Total580 (100.0%)1,056 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Morehead

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Morehead

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units283297
Median Property Value$157,000$151,900
Median Household Income$78,482$84
Monthly Housing Costs$359$16
Real Estate Taxes$1,334$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Morehead

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Morehead
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00038 (13.4%)7 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99954 (19.1%)85 (28.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999165 (58.3%)170 (57.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99915 (5.3%)25 (8.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more11 (3.9%)10 (3.4%)
Total283 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Morehead

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Morehead
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00030 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99931 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)70 (23.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99941 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99934 (12.0%)7 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99986 (30.4%)32 (10.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99960 (21.2%)57 (19.2%)
$150,000 or more1 (0.4%)47 (15.8%)
Total283 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Morehead

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Morehead
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x124 (43.8%)80,750 (27,188.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x77 (27.2%)150 (50.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x12 (4.2%)67 (22.6%)
4.0x or more58 (20.5%)15 (5.1%)
Total283 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Morehead

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Morehead
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80060 (21.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49990 (31.8%)62 (20.9%)
$800 to $1,499101 (35.7%)139 (46.8%)
Total283 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Morehead

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Morehead

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Morehead
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years290 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,281 (99.5%)7 (0.5%)
19 to 25 Years2,765 (94.3%)167 (5.7%)
26 to 34 Years602 (82.0%)132 (18.0%)
35 to 44 Years351 (95.9%)15 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years298 (92.5%)24 (7.4%)
55 to 64 Years400 (97.3%)11 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older227 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,385 (94.7%)356 (5.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Morehead

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Morehead
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born290 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,281 (99.5%)7 (0.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,765 (94.3%)167 (5.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Morehead

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Morehead
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,025 (95.4%)50 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999763 (92.3%)64 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999280 (83.8%)54 (16.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999663 (96.0%)28 (4.1%)
$100,000 and over1,013 (91.7%)92 (8.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Morehead

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Morehead
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 689 (30.7%)219 (75.5%)
6 to 18 Years513 (39.8%)805 (62.5%)
19 to 25 Years614 (20.9%)2,279 (77.7%)
25 to 34 Years184 (25.1%)525 (71.5%)
35 to 44 Years107 (29.2%)244 (66.7%)
45 to 54 Years79 (24.5%)244 (75.8%)
55 to 64 Years202 (49.1%)234 (56.9%)
65 to 74 Years171 (100.0%)113 (66.1%)
75 Years and over227 (100.0%)118 (52.0%)
Total2,186 (32.4%)4,781 (70.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Morehead

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Morehead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (3.1%)43 (13.5%)
18 to 34 Years130 (6.5%)216 (8.9%)
35 to 64 Years117 (20.6%)170 (32.1%)
65 to 74 Years32 (43.8%)19 (19.4%)
75 Years and over30 (49.2%)83 (50.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Morehead

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Morehead: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)18 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.4%)11 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years15 (20.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (24.6%)32 (19.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Morehead: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years44 (2.2%)15 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years9 (1.6%)12 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (24.6%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Morehead: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7 (3.1%)43 (13.5%)
18 to 34 Years112 (5.6%)180 (7.4%)
35 to 64 Years50 (8.8%)119 (22.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over30 (49.2%)33 (19.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Morehead: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years50 (8.8%)134 (25.3%)
65 to 74 Years25 (34.3%)12 (12.2%)
75 Years and over15 (24.6%)68 (41.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Morehead: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)34 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)12 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years10 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (24.6%)50 (30.1%)

Technology Access in Morehead

Computing Device Access in Morehead

Computing Device Access in Morehead
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,23575.5%
Smartphone1,44388.2%
Tablet1,12969.0%
No Computing Device1368.3%
Total1,636100.0%

Internet Access in Morehead

Internet Access in Morehead
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,19473.0%
Cellular Data Only1619.8%
Satellite Internet865.3%
No Internet21713.3%
Total1,636100.0%

Morehead Summary

Morehead is a city located in Rowan County, Kentucky, United States. It is the county seat of Rowan County and the principal city of the Morehead Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Rowan County. As of the 2010 census, the population of Morehead was 6,845.

History

Morehead was founded in 1854 by Dr. James Hargis and named after James T. Morehead, the Governor of Kentucky from 1834 to 1836. The city was incorporated in 1856 and became the county seat of Rowan County in 1858.
Morehead was a major stop on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, which connected the city to the rest of the state and the nation. The railroad was a major factor in the growth of the city, and it was the site of the first railroad station in the state.
The city was also home to the Morehead Normal School, which was established in 1887 and later became Morehead State University. The university has grown to become one of the largest in the state, with an enrollment of over 11,000 students.

Geography

Morehead is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in eastern Kentucky. The city is situated on the banks of the Licking River, which flows through the city and is a major source of recreation for the area.
The city has a total area of 8.2 square miles, all of which is land. The city is located at an elevation of 845 feet above sea level.

Economy

Morehead’s economy is largely based on the education and health care industries. Morehead State University is the largest employer in the city, with over 3,000 employees. Other major employers include St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Morehead Memorial Hospital, and the Rowan County School System.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Morehead Plastics, Morehead Tool and Die, and Morehead Foundry.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Morehead was 6,845. The racial makeup of the city was 92.3% White, 4.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $41,944. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Morehead?
Total Population of Morehead is 6,994.
What is the Total Male Population of Morehead?
Total Male Population of Morehead is 3,254.
What is the Total Female Population of Morehead?
Total Female Population of Morehead is 3,740.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Morehead?
There are 87.01 Males per 100 Females in Morehead.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Morehead?
There are 114.94 Females per 100 Males in Morehead.
What is the Median Population Age in Morehead?
Median Population Age in Morehead is 21.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Morehead
Average Family Size in Morehead is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Morehead
Average Household Size in Morehead is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Morehead?
Per Capita income in Morehead is $20,590.
What is the Median Family Income in Morehead?
Median Family Income in Morehead is $87,639.
What is the Median Household income in Morehead?
Median Household Income in Morehead is $33,409.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Morehead?
Inequality or Gini Index in Morehead is 0.63.
How Large is the Labor Force in Morehead?
There are 3,184 People in the Labor Forcein in Morehead.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Morehead?
50.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Morehead.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Morehead?
Unemployment Rate in Morehead is 6.2%.