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Morgantown city, KY

ZIP 42261 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 42261

42261 has a population of 9,725 with a median age of 40.3 yrs (51.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.1%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.1%-67% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.4%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.0%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
18.6%+14% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.9%+52% vs US avg
x
High school
50.5%+93% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.6%-22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
10.1%-70% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.2%-31% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.8%+44% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.8%
x
Diversity Index
13/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
19.3%+68% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
32.0%+130% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.6%+27% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.3%-35% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
53.7%+826% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 42261

Poverty Rate
19.3%+68% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.6%+27% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
32.0%+130% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.3%-35% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.6%+20% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.4%+66% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
53.7%+826% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population9,725
Median age40.3
Poverty rate19.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.1%
Hispanic6.1%
Black0.0%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born32.0%