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Morehead, Kentucky, in Rowan county, is 56 miles W of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 58 miles E of Lexington, Kentucky. The city contains a population of approximately 5,914.
In Morehead, about 32% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Morehead, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.
In 2000, Morehead had a median family income of $34,375. Interestingly, lots of people in Morehead have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Morehead favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $10,012. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Morehead has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 49% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Morehead, 80% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Morehead strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Morehead to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
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| Racial Diversity | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Male Share of the Population | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults |  | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | |  |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Morehead colleges • Morehead travel • Morehead mortgages and property.
 | Morehead Colleges Morehead colleges and trade schools. |
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