Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County: county in Kentucky, United States
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Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,923 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,142 inhabitants. Its county seat is West Liberty. The county was created 203 years ago in 1822.
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Morgan County at a glance
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Kentucky counties
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West LibertyPopulation 3,407
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Quick Facts about Morgan County
| Population | 13,142 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Morgan County, Morgan County, Morgan County, Morgan County, Morgan County, Morgan County, Morgan County, Morgan County, Morgan County, Morgan County |
| Area | 994 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.9223,-83.2589 |
| Named for | Daniel Morgan |
| Capital | West Liberty |
| Establishment | December 07, 1822 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 00:28:16 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.94% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Morgan County is located at 37°55'20"N 83°15'32"W (37.9222800, -83.2588900). It has 7 neighbors: Rowan County, Elliott County, Johnson County, Lawrence County, Magoffin County, Menifee County and Wolfe County.
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The largest city of Morgan County is West Liberty with a population of 3,407. . See all Morgan County cities & populated places.
Morgan County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Morgan County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Liberty | 3,407 | City in Morgan County, Kentucky |
Weather
Areas of fog and a chance of rain showers before 10am. Mostly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. West south...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Morgan County decreased by 5.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,923 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,719 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,531 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,362 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,343 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,267 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,260 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,230 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,372 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,309 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,142 | -1.27% | estimation process |
People born in Morgan County (3)
People born in Morgan County, including politician William P. Taulbee, politician John W. Kendall, entomologist Stanley Jennings Carpenter, .
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Other places with the same name (10)
- Morgan County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 119,883 people.
- Morgan County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 70,707 people.
- Morgan County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 33,400 people.
- Morgan County, Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 28,941 people.
- Morgan County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 21,431 people.
- Morgan County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 20,716 people.
- Morgan County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 19,636 people.
- Morgan County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 17,873 people.
- Morgan County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 14,305 people.
- Morgan County, Utah county in northern Utah, United States with a population of 12,462 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |