Morehead, Kentucky
Morehead: County seat in Kentucky
About
Morehead is a city located in the county of Rowan in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,845 and a population density of 276 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,596 inhabitants.
The city was created 155 years ago in 1868.
Quick Facts about Morehead
| Population : | 7,596 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Rowan County |
| Postal code : | 40351 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 606 |
| Area : | 24.83 km2 |
| Altitude : | 738 feet / 225 meters |
| Capital city : | Morehead is capital of Rowan County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1869 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:13:18 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 306 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Morehead is located at 38°11'2"N 83°25'58"W (38.1839700, -83.4326800).
Morehead map
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- Official Website
Official website of Morehead
Demographics
The population of Morehead increased by 9.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,845 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,939 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,242 | 4.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,549 | 4.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,517 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,787 | 3.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,673 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,712 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,588 | -1.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,562 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,596 | 0.45% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Morehead
1 Kentucky Folk Art Center
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Where ot Eat in Morehead
1 Mr Gatti's Pizza
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Where to Stay in Morehead
1 Days Inn by Wyndham Morehead
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Other Places in Morehead
1 USDA Rural Development
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People born in Morehead (6)
People born in Morehead, including musician Amtrac, Olympic wrestler Bryan Hines, Kentucky patron of the arts and philanthropist Lucille Caudill Little, .
List
- Rocky Adkins (American politician) he was born in 04/11/1959
- Danny White (American athletic director) he was born in 01/01/1980
- Kim Davis (American politician) she was born in 17/09/1965
Schools in Morehead
College & universities near Morehead, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157386 | Morehead State University | Morehead (KY) | 40351 |
| 157100 | Kentucky Christian University | Grayson (KY) | 41143-1199 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Morehead, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Morehead
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Morehead Post Office | Morehead (KY) | 40351 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Morehead , Kentucky county seat in Kentucky with a population of 7,622 people.
Other cities in Rowan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rowan County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Heights | 225 | Human settlement in Rowan County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Morehead distances to largest Kentucky cities
