Morehead, KY Employment

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40%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
46%
Household income NAT. AVG.
48%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
IndexMoreheadKentuckyNational
Income per capita$17,848$24,802$29,829
Median household income$29,779$44,811$55,322
Median income owner occupied$85,038$56,922$70,586
Median income renter occupied$19,920$26,529$35,192
Median earnings male$14,665$32,723$36,919
Median earnings female$8,554$23,082$26,250
Unemployment rate2.4%4.5%4.7%
Poverty level34.9%18.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Morehead is 40% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Morehead is 46% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Morehead is 48% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Morehead is 131% higher than the national average

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      $19,850 $29,779 $59,558
      City
      $29,871 $44,811 $89,622
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Morehead median earnings by income bracket

      Morehead employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry1.1%1.1%
      Manufacturing sector7.3%7.3%
      Financial & insurance services1.1%1.1%
      Wholesale & retail services12.7%12.7%
      Public administration6.0%6.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities0.5%0.5%
      Education, health & social services36.8%36.8%
      Other33.1%33.1%

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      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Lakeview Heights, KY421$71,87529.9%
      Salt Lick, KY332$27,23250.8%
      Farmers, KY26$0100.0%
      Morehead, KY7,653$29,77946.2%

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      Morehead, KY7,653$29,77946.2%
      Source: The Morehead, KY employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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