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Morehead, KY vs Nicholasville, KY

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- Nicholasville is 0% more densely populated than Morehead.
- People are 132.2% more likely to be married in Nicholasville.
- The Median Age is 16.0 years older in Nicholasville.
 Morehead, KYNicholasville, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,066329,725,481
 Female Population53.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
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 Population - 20106,880  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock19,680285,036,114
 Population - 19908,357  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock57.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-9.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,219.693.4
 Land Area9.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Morehead, KYNicholasville, KYUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2031.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 544.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 642.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Morehead, KYNicholasville, KYUnited States
 White90.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.5%12.2%
 Asian1.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Morehead, KYNicholasville, KYUnited States
 Married Population21.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.0%50.2%
 Never Married69.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.9%10.8%
 Widowed4.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.632.60
 Households1,636  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock7,57680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households901  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.0%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 18 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 Nicholasville    7 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I've lived here my entire life, it is  More

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Over 14 years ago

When it comes to quality education Nicholasville, Ky shouldn't pop onto your radar. Not only are the schools over capacity but they will push kids up a grade even when  More

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Over 14 years ago

Violent crimes in this area are rare compared to the national average, however some individuals within city limits have a hard time keeping their hands to themselves  More

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