The population of Morehead was estimated to be 7,000 in 2022.

The cost of living in Morehead is about 18% lower than the national average.

The State of Kentucky enforces different minimum wages in some districts. The state level minimum wage is $7.25 per hour for basic wages, and $2.13 per hour for tipped wages. The city of Morehead may be in a district with a different minimum wage than this.

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Morehead, KY

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Food Service

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Blue Collar Staffing

Morehead, KY

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General Manager

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Morehead, Kentucky

Hospitality

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401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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KBP Brands

Morehead, Kentucky

PTO

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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Flemingsburg, Kentucky

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$46k - $47k / year

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General Manager

Arby's

Flemingsburg, Kentucky

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Food Service Supervisor - Morehead State University

Aramark

Morehead, KY

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Sonic

Morehead, KY

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Employment in Morehead

Population

The population of Morehead, KY was estimated to be 7,200 in 2022. The median age of the Morehead population is 21.9.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Morehead, KY is about 18% lower than the national average. The median household income in Morehead is $29,779.

Morehead, KY Education

High School Graduate: 32%
Some College: 31%
Associates Degree: 8%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 29%

Workforce Participation Rates by Education

Less than High School: 29%
High School Graduate: 63%
Some College: 64%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 94%

Unemployment Rate by Education

Some College: 3%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 2%

Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Morehead, KY. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.

County: Rowan

Morehead Job Market

Morehead is a small city in northeastern Kentucky with a population of 7,500. Top industries in Morehead include Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Morehead is growing steadily. People like working in Morehead because of its affordability and college town feel from Morehead State University. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Morehead than in the rest of the US.

Jobs near Morehead, Kentucky include Nurse, Registered Nurse, Therapist, Physician, and Officer.

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