Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 15.9% ▲ 59% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.6% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 18% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 194 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,048 (37.2%) |
| Some College | 1,557 (19%) |
| Associates | 1,129 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 643 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,622 (19.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,191 ▼ 39% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $108,577 ▼ 61% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $717/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 5,279 |
| Vacant Units | 764 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Morgan County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,255 residents. With a median age of 42, it is a middle-aged county.
Morgan County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $46,190 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.9% is above the national average.
Housing in Morgan County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $108,577 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $717. Homeownership rates are high at 77.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Morgan County are primarily White (89.6%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Morgan County, KY is a working-class area in Kentucky. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41408 | Cannel City | 452 | $26,780 | $69,800 | — | 0.0% | 24.4% |
| 41421 | Elkfork | 338 | $39,688 | — | — | 0.0% | 28.1% |
| 41425 | Ezel | 1,146 | $40,208 | $78,400 | $1,278 | 4.2% | 26.5% |
| 41352 | Mize | 616 | $47,639 | $105,900 | — | 2.8% | 19.8% |
| 41472 | West Liberty | 10,703 | $47,773 | $113,600 | $657 | 4.3% | 28.3% |