Morgan County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Morgan County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21175
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 175
Geography
- Land Area
- 381.10 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.68 sq mi
- Total Area
- 383.79 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.922940
- Longitude
- -83.258944
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 13,870
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 11,102
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,519 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 356 | 2.6% |
| White | 12,580 | 90.7% |
| Black | 677 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,007 | 99.1% |
| Hispanic | 94 | 0.8% |
| White | 10,216 | 92.0% |
| Black | 602 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 113 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 86 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 14,053
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $50,319
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,106
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,662 | 90.1% |
| Black | 698 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,357
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,663 | 67.8% |
| Republican | 2,331 | 27.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 177 | 2.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,120 | 49.3% |
| Female | 4,236 | 50.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,465 | 89.3% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 0.7% |
| Black | 191 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 175 | 2.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,023
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,599 | 48.2% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 32.7% |
| Black | 97 | 50.8% |
| Asian | 114 | 65.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,013 | 48.9% |
| Female | 2,009 | 47.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,990 (29.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,934 (18.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,685
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $137,171
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $670
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.5%
- Public Transit
- 1.0%
- Work From Home
- 6.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.