Morenci is a city located in Lenawee County Michigan. Morenci has a 2024 population of 2,206. Morenci is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -2.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,270 in 2020.
The average household income in Morenci is $68,622 with a poverty rate of 13.96%. The median age in Morenci is 32.6 years: 27.1 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morenci was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,049 | 95.35% |
| Two or more races | 69 | 3.21% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.84% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.42% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 798 | 2.66 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Married | 383 | 3.22 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Non Family | 232 | 1.12 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Female | 135 | 3.24 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Male | 48 | 4.04 | 100 | 0 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
72.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 135 | 10.05% |
| Associates Degree | 66 | 4.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 111 | 8.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 1.34% |
| High School Graduate | 603 | 44.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 2.83% |
| Some College | 372 | 27.7% |
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 | 1,248 | 1,095 | 129 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 51 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 37 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,750 | $60,486 | $34,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,838 | $45,938 | $21,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,219 | $21,786 | $12,067 |
| Overall | $33,382 | $52,857 | $24,779 |
| Some College | $41,442 | $60,735 | $31,287 |
$33,382
Average Earnings
$52,857
Average Male
$24,779
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.17% of Morenci residents speak only English, while 1.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,963 | 220 | 11.21% |
| Hispanic | 145 | 78 | 53.79% |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 50% |
13.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.09%
Male Poverty Rate
17.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morenci is Hispanic, with 53.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morenci is White, with 11.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.75% |
| High School | 13.43% |
| Some College | 6.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Female Employed | 9.56% |
| Male Employed | 0.72% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,940 | $79,069 |
| Households | $58,438 | $68,622 |
| Married Families | $83,162 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,667 | $35,897 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
107
Number of Veterans
95
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 6.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
68.17%
Born in Morenci
99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born
0.6%
Non Citizen
0.09%
Naturalized
99.3% of Morenci residents were born in the United States, with 68.17% having been born in Michigan. 0.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,126 | -16 | -0.75% |
| 2028 | 2,142 | -16 | -0.74% |
| 2027 | 2,158 | -16 | -0.74% |
| 2026 | 2,174 | -16 | -0.73% |
| 2025 | 2,190 | -16 | -0.73% |
| 2024 | 2,206 | -16 | -0.72% |
| 2023 | 2,222 | -12 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 2,234 | -19 | -0.84% |
| 2021 | 2,253 | -17 | -0.75% |
| 2020 | 2,270 | 122 | 5.68% |
| 2019 | 2,148 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 2,150 | -13 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 2,163 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 2,166 | -4 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 2,170 | -13 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 2,183 | -4 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 2,187 | -6 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 2,193 | -12 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 2,205 | -12 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 2,217 | 0 | 0% |