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Dayton, OH vs Morehead, KY

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- Morehead is 0% more densely populated than Dayton.
- People are 24.1% less likely to be married in Morehead.
- The Median Age is 11.9 years younger in Morehead.
 Dayton, OHMorehead, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,994329,725,481
 Female Population50.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock21.638.4
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 Population - 2010142,295  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock5,914285,036,114
 Population - 1990182,044  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock28.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-23.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock738.193.4
 Land Area55.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Dayton, OHMorehead, KYUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 208.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock20.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock2.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Dayton, OHMorehead, KYUnited States
 White50.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.4%12.2%
 Asian1.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Dayton, OHMorehead, KYUnited States
 Married Population28.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock21.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock78.5%50.2%
 Never Married50.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.462.60
 Households56,572  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock73580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children15.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households28,438  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 8 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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Reviews for Morehead    3 Reviews

I was born and raised in Morehead, KY. I’m 49 and have lived in Morehead the entire time. It is one of the most beautiful places with lots of nature to enjoy. Cave Run  More

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Morehead State University is the regional cultural anchor in Eastern KY. In addition to MSU, the KY Folk Art Center, Cave Run Lake, and the site of many regional  More

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Over 19 years ago

Morehead, Kentucky, is a wonderful place to live for me. It has the cozy, safe, friendly small-town atmosphere and is surrounded by forest. In minutes, I can be lakeside  More

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