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Morgantown, KY
City in Butler County, Kentucky.
Population
2,479
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
745
ZIP codes
0
Morgantown and its ZIP codes
Morgantown at a glance
- Morgantown is about 6.5 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,604, 41% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,000 (45% below Kentucky) and median rent is $628 a month.
Local data for Morgantown, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morgantown, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,604
Poverty rate
37.3%
Median home value
$114,000
Median rent
$628/mo
Homeownership
31.1%
Bachelor's or higher
5.3%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (350), Irish Americans (337), German Americans (201).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Morgantown.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,317
2,940 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,975
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$97.8M
FY 2026, $7,902 per person
How people get to work
Morgantown, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled18.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morgantown, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
348
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Crime in Morgantown
Morgantown Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 199
- per 100,000 people · 92% of the KY rate
- Property crime
- 239
- per 100,000 people · 19% of the KY rate
Cities near Morgantown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodburyCity | 4.4 mi | 0.1 |
| RochesterCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Beaver DamCity | 16 mi | 3 |
| RosineCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| McHenryCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| RockportCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| DunmorCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| BeechmontCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| CaneyvilleCity | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| DrakesboroCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| HartfordCity | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| LewisburgCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| CentertownCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| CleatonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| Bowling GreenCity | 22 mi | 42 |
| Plum SpringsCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morgantown, KY in?
- Morgantown is in Butler County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Morgantown, KY?
- About 2,479 people live in Morgantown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morgantown?
- Nearby places include Woodbury (4.4 mi), Rochester (10 mi), Beaver Dam (16 mi), Rosine (16 mi), McHenry (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023