Morgan County, Kentucky
Encyclopedia
Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Kentucky
. As of 2000, the population was 13,948. Its county seat
is West Liberty
. The county is among the dry counties, which means that the sale of alcohol is restricted or prohibited.
, a general in the American Revolutionary War
.
of 2000, there were 13,948 people, 4,752 households, and 3,568 families residing in the county. The population density
was 37 /sqmi. There were 5,487 housing units at an average density of 14 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 94.59% White
, 4.38% Black
or African American
, 0.15% Native American
, 0.16% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.06% from other races
, and 0.65% from two or more races. 0.61% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 4,752 households out of which 34.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.40% were married couples
living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.90% were non-families. 22.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the county the population was spread out with 22.40% under the age of 18, 10.60% from 18 to 24, 32.90% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 11.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 123.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 128.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $21,869, and the median income for a family was $26,135. Males had a median income of $23,966 versus $18,463 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $12,657. 27.20% of the population and 23.50% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 33.90% are under the age of 18 and 28.50% are 65 or older.
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
. As of 2000, the population was 13,948. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is West Liberty
West Liberty, Kentucky
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,277 people, 696 households, and 446 families residing in the city. The population density was 739.3 people per square mile . There were 758 housing units at an average density of 171.0 per square mile...
. The county is among the dry counties, which means that the sale of alcohol is restricted or prohibited.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 383.73 square miles (993.9 km²), of which 381.26 square miles (987.5 km²) (or 99.36%) is land and 2.47 square miles (6.4 km²) (or 0.64%) is water.Adjacent counties
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(northwest) - Elliott CountyElliott County, KentuckyElliott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1869. As of 2000, the population is 6,748. Its county seat is Sandy Hook, Kentucky. The county is named for John Milton Elliott, U.S. Congressman; Confederate Justice of the Kentucky Court of Appeals...
(north) - Lawrence CountyLawrence County, KentuckyLawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 15,569. Its county seat is Louisa. The county is named for James Lawrence, and co-founded by Isaac Bolt, who served as a Lawrence County Commissioner and Justice of the Peace. It is the home of...
(northeast) - Johnson CountyJohnson County, KentuckyJohnson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1843. As of 2000, the population was 23,445. Its county seat is Paintsville...
(east) - Magoffin CountyMagoffin County, KentuckyMagoffin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky which was formed from parts of Floyd, Johnson, and Morgan Counties and officially created on 22 February 1860. As of 2000, the population was 13,332. Its county seat is Salyersville...
(southeast) - Wolfe CountyWolfe County, KentuckyWolfe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 7,065. Its county seat is Campton. The county is named for Nathaniel Wolfe.- Geography :...
(southwest) - Menifee CountyMenifee County, KentuckyMenifee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 6,556. Its county seat is Frenchburg. The county is named for Richard Hickman Menefee, U.S. Congressman, although the spelling has changed. It is a prohibition or dry county.Menifee County is located...
(west)
History
Morgan County was formed on December 7, 1822 from portions of Bath County and Floyd County. It was named for Daniel MorganDaniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan was an American pioneer, soldier, and United States Representative from Virginia. One of the most gifted battlefield tacticians of the American Revolutionary War, he later commanded troops during the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion.-Early years:Most authorities believe that...
, a general in the American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 13,948 people, 4,752 households, and 3,568 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 37 /sqmi. There were 5,487 housing units at an average density of 14 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 94.59% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 4.38% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.06% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.65% from two or more races. 0.61% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 4,752 households out of which 34.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.40% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.90% were non-families. 22.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the county the population was spread out with 22.40% under the age of 18, 10.60% from 18 to 24, 32.90% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 11.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 123.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 128.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $21,869, and the median income for a family was $26,135. Males had a median income of $23,966 versus $18,463 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $12,657. 27.20% of the population and 23.50% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 33.90% are under the age of 18 and 28.50% are 65 or older.
Cities and towns
- CaneyCaney, KentuckyCaney is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Route 191 south of the city of West Liberty, the county seat of Morgan County. Its elevation is 869 feet ....
- Cannel CityCannel City, KentuckyCannel City is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Route 191 south of the city of West Liberty, the county seat of Morgan County...
- CottleCottle, KentuckyCottle is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 460 southeast of the city of West Liberty, the county seat of Morgan County. Its elevation is 801 feet ....
- CrockettCrockett, KentuckyCrockett is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Route 172 northeast of the city of West Liberty, the county seat of Morgan County. Its elevation is 912 feet . Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 41413....
- DingusDingus, KentuckyDingus is an unincorporated location in Morgan County, Kentucky, in the eastern part of the state, on Kentucky Highway 437, between Elamton and Mima. The town is located 14 miles from West Liberty, the county seat. There was formerly a post office in the town, but residents are now served by the...
- ElamtonElamton, KentuckyElamton is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky, in the eastern part of the state. Elamton lies at an elevation of 833 feet ....
- ElkforkElkfork, KentuckyElkfork is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Route 172 northeast of the city of West Liberty, the county seat of Morgan County. Its elevation is 856 feet . Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 41421....
- EzelEzel, KentuckyEzel is an incorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 460 west of the city of West Liberty, the county seat of Morgan County. Its elevation is 945 feet...
- Grassy CreekGrassy Creek, KentuckyGrassy Creek is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 460 southwest of the city of West Liberty, the county seat of Morgan County. Its elevation is 787 feet ....
- LenoxLenox, KentuckyLenox is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Route 172 northeast of the city of West Liberty, the county seat of Morgan County. Its elevation is 797 feet ....
- MaloneMalone, KentuckyMalone is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Route 191 south of the city of West Liberty, the county seat of Morgan County. Its elevation is 797 feet . Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 41451....
- MimaMima, KentuckyMima is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky, in the eastern part of the state. Mima lies at an elevation of 1010 feet ....
- MizeMize, KentuckyMize is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 460 and Kentucky Route 203 southwest of the city of West Liberty, the county seat of Morgan County. Its elevation is 817 feet . Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with...
- MoonMoon, KentuckyMoon is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Route 172 northeast of the city of West Liberty, the county seat of Morgan County. Its elevation is 755 feet . Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 41451....
- Ophir
- ReliefRelief, KentuckyRelief is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Route 172 east of the city of West Liberty, the county seat of Morgan County. Its elevation is 732 feet ....
- Stacy ForkStacy Fork, KentuckyStacy Fork is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Route 191 south of the city of West Liberty, the county seat of Morgan County...
- West LibertyWest Liberty, KentuckyAs of the census of 2000, there were 3,277 people, 696 households, and 446 families residing in the city. The population density was 739.3 people per square mile . There were 758 housing units at an average density of 171.0 per square mile...
- White OakWhite Oak, KentuckyWhite Oak is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 460 southeast of the city of West Liberty, the county seat of Morgan County. Its elevation is 801 feet ....
- WrigleyWrigley, KentuckyWrigley is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Route 7 north of the city of West Liberty, the county seat of Morgan County. Its elevation is 817 feet , and it is located at...
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Morgan County, Kentucky