Morgan County Summary

Life in Morgan County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Morgan County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Morgan County:

  • The population in Morgan County is 13,840.

  • The median home value in Morgan County is $101,417.

  • The median income in Morgan County is $46,018.

  • The median rent in Morgan County is $681.

  • The unemployment rate in Morgan County is 3.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Morgan County is 20.4%.

  • The average high in Morgan County is 72.5° and there are 117.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Morgan County

List Of Cities & Towns in Morgan County

West Liberty, KY Population 3,247

Ezel, KY Population 325

Map Of Morgan County

Morgan County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Morgan County is 72.5°.

  • There are 86.43 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 117.5 inches of rain each year with 6.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:39 hours of sun each day in Morgan County.

StatMorgan County
Mean High72.5
Nice Days86.43
Rainfall117.5
Snowfall6.3
Sunny_hours4:39
72.5°
Average High
117.5
Inches of Rain

Morgan County Photos

Downtown West Libertyc Kentucky
Source: Wikipedia User W.marsh | GFDL
West Liberty Tornado On Radar
Source: Wikipedia User Zetlaux | CC BY-SA 3.0

Morgan County Demographics

Population over time in Morgan County

The current population in Morgan County is 13,840. The population has increased 3.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 13,772 3.8%
2021 13,270 -0.1%
2020 13,288 -

Gender in Morgan County

  • Morgan County is 42.2% female with 5,840 female residents.

  • Morgan County is 57.8% male with 7,999 male residents.

Female
42.2% (5,840)
Male
57.8% (7,999)
Gender Morgan County KY USA
Female 42.2% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 57.8% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Morgan County

Morgan County is:

  • 92.2% White with 12,755 White residents.

  • 4.1% African American with 563 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 15 American Indian residents.

  • 1.0% Asian with 133 Asian residents.

  • 0.5% Hawaiian with 72 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.1% Two Or More with 150 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.1% Hispanic with 152 Hispanic residents.

White
92.2% (12,755)
African American
4.1% (563)
American Indian
0.1% (15)
Asian
1.0% (133)
Hawaiian
0.5% (72)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.1% (150)
Hispanic
1.1% (152)

Table: Morgan County By Race

Race Morgan County KY USA
White 92.2% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 4.1% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.0% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.5% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.1% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.1% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Morgan County, Kentucky

  • 7.5% of households in Morgan County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 9.4% of households in Morgan County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Morgan County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Morgan County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Morgan County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Morgan County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Morgan County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Morgan County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Morgan County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.5% of households in Morgan County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.5% (1,038)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.4% (1,305)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.0% (1,794)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.3% (1,287)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.7% (2,038)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (2,325)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.2% (1,545)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.2% (1,269)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.4% (887)
$200,000 or more
2.5% (347)
Income Morgan County KY USA
Less than $10,000 7.5% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.4% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.0% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.3% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.7% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.2% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.2% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.4% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.5% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Morgan County for adults over 25

  • 10.0% of adults in Morgan County completed < 9th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in Morgan County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Morgan County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Morgan County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Morgan County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Morgan County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Morgan County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Morgan County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Morgan County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
9% (1,383)
9-12th Grade
12% (1,660)
High School / GED
38% (5,259)
Some College
16% (2,214)
Associate's Degree
6% (830)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (1,245)
Master's Degree
7% (968)
Professional Degree
1% (138)
Doctorate Degree
1% (138)
Education Morgan County KY USA
< 9th Grade 9% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 12% 7% 6%
High School / GED 38% 33% 26%
Some College 16% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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