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- Frankfort is 0% more densely populated than Morehead.
- People are 84.7% more likely to be married in Frankfort.
- The Median Age is 13.3 years older in Frankfort.
 Morehead, KYFrankfort, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,479329,725,481
 Female Population53.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.938.4
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 Population - 20106,880  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock27,741285,036,114
 Population - 19908,357  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-0.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-9.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,928.793.4
 Land Area9.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Morehead, KYFrankfort, KYUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2031.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 544.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 642.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Morehead, KYFrankfort, KYUnited States
 White90.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock13.7%12.2%
 Asian1.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Morehead, KYFrankfort, KYUnited States
 Married Population21.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock37.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.3%50.2%
 Never Married69.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.7%10.8%
 Widowed4.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.162.60
 Households1,636  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,90680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock30.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households901  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock33.7%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 Frankfort    3 Reviews

I was born here at Kings Daughter Hospital. I still have family members living here. Although I haven't lived here in years, I knew the place well and keep up with  More

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I have traveled all over the United States (SC, NY, FL, CO, WY, MO, OH, IN, WV). I've also traveled to other countries (Panama & Canada), and I've never been anywhere  More

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Over 9 years ago

I've lived here for 15 years. Almost all the restaurants are fast food. State government is the dominant workforce and does not pay well, so many businesses open only  More

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