Morgan County, Kentucky

Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County courthouse in West Liberty
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Coordinates: 37°55′N 83°16′W / 37.92°N 83.26°W / 37.92; -83.26
Country United States
State Kentucky
FoundedDecember 7, 1822
Named afterDaniel Morgan
SeatWest Liberty
Largest cityWest Liberty
Area
 • Total
384 sq mi (990 km2)
 • Land381 sq mi (990 km2)
 • Water2.7 sq mi (7.0 km2)  0.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
13,726
 • Estimate 
(2024)
14,300
 • Density36.0/sq mi (13.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitemorgancounty.ky.gov

Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,726. Its county seat is West Liberty.