Morenci is a CDP located in Greenlee County Arizona. Morenci has a 2024 population of 1,463. Morenci is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -2.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,494 in 2020.
The average household income in Morenci is $88,327 with a poverty rate of 6.83%. The median age in Morenci is 31.2 years: 37.6 years for males, and 27.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morenci was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,061 | 72.32% |
| Two or more races | 142 | 9.68% |
| Other race | 83 | 5.66% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 4.64% |
| Asian | 62 | 4.23% |
| Native American | 51 | 3.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 548 | 2.67 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 270 | 3.54 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 246 | 1.58 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 32 | 3.66 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 7.31% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 10.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 226 | 23.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 74 | 7.73% |
| High School Graduate | 280 | 29.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.1% |
| Some College | 207 | 21.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 435 | 435 | 166 |
| Hispanic | 346 | 342 | 71 |
| 2+ Races | 105 | 104 | 39 |
| Other Race | 83 | 83 | 0 |
| Black | 68 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Native American | 46 | 46 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $83,867 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $56,125 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,083 | $68,427 | $40,128 |
| Some College | $58,977 | $71,645 | $40,893 |
$56,083
Average Earnings
$68,427
Average Male
$40,128
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.96% of Morenci residents speak only English, while 27.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 761 | 96 | 12.61% |
| Hispanic | 528 | 4 | 0.76% |
| Multiple | 142 | 1 | 0.7% |
6.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.13%
Male Poverty Rate
14.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morenci is White, with 12.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morenci is Multiple, with 0.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.63% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.15% |
| Male Employed | 0.16% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,000 | $98,407 |
| Households | $83,144 | $88,327 |
| Married Families | $96,061 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $78,507 | $75,953 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
78.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
38
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 7.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
83.2%
Labor Force Participation
79.5%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.71%
Born in Morenci
89.57%
Native Born
10.43%
Foreign Born
9.54%
Non Citizen
0.89%
Naturalized
89.57% of Morenci residents were born in the United States, with 56.71% having been born in Arizona. 9.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,463 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 1,465 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 1,467 | 160 | 12.24% |
| 2021 | 1,307 | -187 | -12.52% |
| 2020 | 1,494 | -82 | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 1,576 | 66 | 4.37% |
| 2018 | 1,510 | -179 | -10.6% |
| 2017 | 1,689 | -53 | -3.04% |
| 2016 | 1,742 | 93 | 5.64% |
| 2015 | 1,649 | 99 | 6.39% |
| 2014 | 1,550 | -228 | -12.82% |
| 2013 | 1,778 | -283 | -13.73% |
| 2012 | 2,061 | 85 | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 1,976 | 487 | 32.71% |
| 2010 | 1,489 | 0 | 0% |