Demographics in Morehead, KY

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Morehead?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

6,924

Male

3,386

48.9%

Female

3,538

51.1%

Median Age

22.0

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

91.6%

Black

3.7%

Hispanic

5.0%

Asian

1.8%

Two or More

2.4%

Other

0.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

11.6%

High School or Higher

24.2%

Foreign Born

5.0%

Veterans

2.2%

Married

20.4%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Morehead, KY has a population of 6,924 with a median age of 22.0. The racial makeup is 91.6% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 3.7% Black, 1.8% Asian. About 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 5.0%.