City

Morgantown, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Butler County  ·  Kentucky

👥9,725Population
💰$49,219Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$106,700Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓19.7%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 6.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.4%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian0.3%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads19.7% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma37 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,693 (46.6%)
Some College1,262 (21.8%)
Associates653 (11.3%)
Bachelors449 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree688 (11.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 46.6%Some College: 21.8%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad46.6%
Some College21.8%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.7%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,219 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$106,700 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$643/mo
Total Housing Units4,168
Vacant Units592

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Morgantown, KY

Morgantown is a city in Kentucky, located in Butler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,725 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Morgantown is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,219 is below the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Morgantown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $643 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Morgantown is less-educated. 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.14%).

Morgantown, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Morgantown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42261 9,725 $49,219 $106,700 $643 4.2% 19.7% 69.4%