Moorland, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 479, Moorland's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Moorland is a small community located in Kentucky, within Jefferson County. The total population is 479. It ranks as the 353rd most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Moorland is 39.1 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.1 years. Only 12.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Moorland is $72,750. This is 14% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 9.7%. This is 99% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $228,200. Housing costs are 11% higher than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Moorland has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 7.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

40.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% higher than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.9%. Notably, 18.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Moorland, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.