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Morehead, KY vs Atlanta, GA

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- Atlanta is 0% more densely populated than Morehead.
- People are 43.0% more likely to be married in Atlanta.
- The Median Age is 11.8 years older in Atlanta.
 Morehead, KYAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock492,204329,725,481
 Female Population53.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.438.4
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 Population - 20106,880  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock416,474285,036,114
 Population - 19908,357  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock23.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-9.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,630.393.4
 Land Area9.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Morehead, KYAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2031.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 544.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 642.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Morehead, KYAtlanta, GAUnited States
 White90.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock47.7%12.2%
 Asian1.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Morehead, KYAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Married Population21.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock69.2%50.2%
 Never Married69.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.1%10.8%
 Widowed4.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.062.60
 Households1,636  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock92,65080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households901  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.5%  Unlock10.8%
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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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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