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Morganfield, KY
City in Union County, Kentucky.
Population
3,185
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,132
ZIP codes
0
Morganfield and its ZIP codes
Morganfield at a glance
- Morganfield is about 9.9 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,829, 3% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,600 (45% below Kentucky) and median rent is $852 a month.
Local data for Morganfield, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morganfield, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,829
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$113,600
Median rent
$852/mo
Homeownership
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (357), Irish Americans (306), Polish Americans (83).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Morganfield.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,675
5,284 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,276
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $11,208 per person
How people get to work
Morganfield, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.9%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morganfield, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
725
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Cities near Morganfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Breckinridge CenterCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.6 |
| WaverlyCity | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
| UniontownCity | 5.9 mi | 0.9 |
| SturgisCity | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| Old Shawneetown, ILVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| CorydonCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| WheatcroftCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Shawneetown, ILCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| PooleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| ClayCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| DixonCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Mount Vernon, INCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| Junction, ILVillage | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| New Haven, ILVillage | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Ridgway, ILVillage | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Cave-In-Rock, ILVillage | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morganfield, KY in?
- Morganfield is in Union County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Morganfield, KY?
- About 3,185 people live in Morganfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morganfield?
- Nearby places include Breckinridge Center (3.1 mi), Waverly (5.9 mi), Uniontown (5.9 mi), Sturgis (10 mi), Old Shawneetown, IL (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023