County · Kentucky
Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County, Kentucky. Morgan County had 14,415 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.0% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 2 places (1 city, village or borough and 1 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 21175.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,415
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,726 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,053
Median household income
$47,913
±$3,351 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$118,200
±$10,817 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$663
±$83 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Morgan County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 13,726 residents in Morgan County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,415 for July 1, 2025, up 5.0% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,053 over 381 square miles of land.
| Measure | Morgan County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,053 | 4,534,824 | +765 |
| Households | 4,882±174 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.09 | 2.43 | +0.14 |
| Housing units | 5,685±45 | 2,023,116 | −276 |
Morgan County's population since 2000
From 13,948 in 2000 to 14,415 in 2025: up 3.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Morgan County?
Morgan County holds 2 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is West Liberty with 3,339 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| West Liberty | 3,215 | $48,235 |
|---|---|---|
| EzelGEOID 2125876 | 209 | $41,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Morgan County?
The median resident of Morgan County is 41.9 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 5.0%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Morgan County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9±0.6 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.1%±0.9 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.7%±0.4 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% | 5.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.2%±0.3 pts | 81.5% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.0%±0.8 pts | 7.6% | +1.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5%±1.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 24.8%±2.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.0%±3.8 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.9%±2.5 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.7%±2.8 pts | 27.6% | +6.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0%±1.8 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Morgan County earn?
Half of Morgan County's 4,882 households earn less than $47,913 a year (±$3,351), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $44,470 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Morgan County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,913±$3,351 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,451±$10,924 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,674±$3,461 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.1%±3.2 pts | 16.1% | −5.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.8%±7.1 pts | 20.3% | −10.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.6%±3.9 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.4%±3.1 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Morgan County?
Owners occupy 78.9% of Morgan County's occupied homes and renters 21.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $118,200 by its owner (±$10,817). The median renter pays $663 a month including utilities, and 24.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Morgan County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $118,200±$10,817 | $205,600 | +$28,236 |
| Median gross rent | $663±$83 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.2%±8.7 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,273±$106 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.9%±4.2 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,685±45 | 2,023,116 | −276 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0%±4.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.3%±3.9 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 35.5%±4.1 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0%±1.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.8%±2.3 pts | 9.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Morgan County building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units across Morgan County in 2025 (2 single-family), 0.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Morgan County get to work?
78.7% of Morgan County's workers drive alone and 6.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Morgan County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 41.1%±2.5 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±1.4 pts | 4.9% | −3.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.7%±4.5 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.5%±3.6 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.4%±2.7 pts | 10.2% | +3.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.3 min±2.1 | 24.0 min | −5.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Morgan County's census tracts?
Morgan County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $45,374 (Tract 9504) to $62,024 (Tract 9502).
| Tract 950121175950100 | 2,592±319 | $45,625 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950221175950200 | 2,342±232 | $62,024 |
| Tract 950321175950300 | 2,391±342 | $55,690 |
| Tract 950421175950400 | 4,709±339 | $45,374 |
| Tract 950521175950500 | 2,019±310 | $47,941 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Morgan County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 77th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 21st of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 96th of 120 |
| Median household income | 86th of 120 |
| Median home value | 94th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 101st of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 67th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45th of 120 |
| Median age | 54th of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Morgan County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.