Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Morehead
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 335 | 38 years | 3.8 |
| Shopping | 269 | 33 years | 4.2 |
| Physicians and surgeons | 96 | 32 years | 2.2 |
| Public administration | 63 | 42 years | 1.8 |
| Restaurants | 54 | 30 years | 4.2 |
| General contractors | 50 | 30 years | 4.7 |
| Churches | 44 | 45 years | 4.7 |
| Car repair | 43 | 35 years | 4.1 |
| Real estate | 43 | 38 years | 4.2 |
| Religion | 42 | 46 years | 4.7 |
| Education | 38 | 36 years | 3.3 |
| Car parts | 34 | 34 years | 4.3 |
| Social work | 33 | 33 years | 4.1 |
| Atm's | 32 | 59 years | 3.9 |
| Beauty salons | 32 | 26 years | 4.2 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 31 | 34 years | 4.1 |
| Gas station | 31 | 37 years | 4.3 |
| Construction of buildings | 30 | 34 years | 3.2 |
| Dentists | 30 | 26 years | 4.1 |
| Government agencies | 30 | 52 years | 1.7 |
| Loan companies | 27 | 33 years | 3.8 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 26 | 42 years | 4.5 |
| Automotive | 26 | 39 years | 4.1 |
| Banks | 25 | 73 years | 3.8 |
| Shopping other | 25 | 41 years | 4.1 |
Showing 1-25 of 42
Morehead Facts
| Area | 9.5 mi² |
| Population | 7,237 |
| Male Population | 3,359 (46.4%) |
| Female Population | 3,878 (53.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +43.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.8% |
| Median Age | 23.7 years (Male: 23.7, Female: 23.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Morehead, East, Garden Springs, Downtown Lexington |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.27115, -87.17638 |
Map of Morehead
Interactive Map
Morehead Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,059 | 5,769 | 6,475 | 6,921 | 7,237 |
| Population Density | 532.1 / mi² | 606.8 / mi² | 681 / mi² | 727.9 / mi² | 761.2 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Morehead Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead | +36.8% | +20% | +6.9% |
| Kentucky | +37.1% | +20.9% | +9.9% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Morehead Median Age
Median Age: 23.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead | 23.7 yrs | 23.7 yrs | 23.7 yrs |
| Kentucky | 38 yrs | 39.3 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Morehead Population Density
Population Density: 761 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead | 7,237 | 9.51 sq mi | 761 / mi² |
| Kentucky | 4.5 million | 40,407.8 sq mi | 111 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Morehead Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Morehead
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Morehead
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Morehead
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Morehead CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead | 112,767 tn | 15.58 tn | 11,860.6 tons/mi² |
| Kentucky | 80,701,118 tn | 18.06 tn | 1,997.2 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Morehead CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 112,767 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 11,860.6 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18/02 | 5:37 PM | 4.6 | 95.7 km | 16,050 m | 14km ENE of Mount Vernon, Indiana | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/00 | 2:08 PM | 3.9 | 87.7 km | 5,000 m | 7km W of Evansville, Indiana | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/80 | 11:59 PM | 3.1 | 16.7 km | 0 m | western Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 3/23/80 | 9:38 PM | 3.1 | 58.6 km | 5,900 m | 23km SSW of Cloverport, Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 1/7/73 | 10:56 PM | 3.2 | 21.7 km | 15,000 m | western Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/25 | 11:56 AM | 4.6 | 65.3 km | — | western Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/91 | 2:28 AM | 4.1 | 75.4 km | — | western Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/50 | 2:05 AM | 4.9 | 79.1 km | — | western Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/27 | 11:30 AM | 4.8 | 85.8 km | — | Indiana | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
About Our Data
The data on this page is estimated using a number of publicly available tools and resources. It is provided without warranty, and could contain inaccuracies. Use at your own risk.