This was 0.1 percent lower than the state average of 33.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,653.
90.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Morehead for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 296 | 9.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 687 | 22.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 175 | 5.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 167 | 5.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 668 | 22.3 |
| Associate's degree | 226 | 7.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 347 | 11.6 |
| Master's degree | 194 | 6.5 |
| Professional school degree | 141 | 4.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 98 | 3.3 |
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