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 : | 18:35:15 (7th December 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
- 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 |
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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