Population 5,043 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Morganfield
Household size in Morganfield
| Period | Morganfield | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Morganfield is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Morganfield
| Period | Morganfield | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.3 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Morganfield is 43.2 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.9, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Morganfield
| Period | Morganfield | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Morganfield (8.7%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Morganfield has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Kentucky cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Morganfield
Renters in Morganfield
| Period | Morganfield | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.6% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.0% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Morganfield than nationally: 38.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Nearly six in ten owners (56.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the southwest. The renter share is up 12.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Morganfield
| Period | Morganfield | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.8% of the housing in Morganfield, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 9.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Morganfield
| Period | Morganfield | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Morganfield run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Morganfield has older homes than at least four in five Kentucky cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Morganfield
| Period | Morganfield | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $452 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $619 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $602 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $828 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$376 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in Morganfield runs $828 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $376 a month since 2006–10, up 83%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 23.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Morganfield
Bachelor's degrees in Morganfield
| Period | Morganfield | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Morganfield: 14.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Morganfield
| Period | Morganfield | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.0% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.1% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Morganfield is close to the national rate: 90.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Kentucky overall (88.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.5 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Morganfield
| Period | Morganfield | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Morganfield has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 6.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Morganfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morganfield | 2.38 | 43.2 | 8.7% | 38.1% | 13.8% | 1975 | $828 | 14.7% | 90.5% | 2.5% |
| Flournoy | 2.75 | 32.3 | 15.4% | 37.1% | 12.1% | 1980 | $916 | 9.9% | 90.7% | 3.0% |
| Hitesville | 2.54 | 47.2 | 8.2% | 9.4% | 14.3% | 1973 | $765 | 16.9% | 94.3% | 3.4% |
| Uniontown | 2.13 | 46.5 | 11.5% | 30.5% | 14.6% | 1984 | $688 | 11.9% | 92.2% | 2.7% |
| Cullen | 2.61 | 41.1 | 7.5% | 7.0% | 5.2% | 1980 | $691 | 15.2% | 93.2% | 7.7% |
| Grove Center | 2.43 | 48.6 | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.0% | 1978 | $747 | 12.2% | 91.4% | 5.1% |
| Waverly | 2.96 | 41.6 | 9.2% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 1983 | $877 | 18.3% | 91.2% | 3.5% |
| Spring Grove | 2.18 | 59.5 | 4.0% | 12.3% | 20.5% | 1977 | $801 | 6.4% | 89.5% | 0.2% |
| Pride | 2.58 | 41.4 | 8.2% | 7.4% | 4.8% | 1979 | $687 | 14.6% | 93.4% | 8.0% |
| Grangertown | 2.53 | 41.0 | 9.2% | 25.9% | 9.9% | 1966 | $673 | 9.6% | 89.6% | 1.8% |
| Hearin | 2.51 | 40.5 | 10.1% | 14.9% | 8.6% | 1977 | $689 | 15.4% | 92.0% | 7.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Morganfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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