Morley is a village located in Mecosta County Michigan. Morley has a 2024 population of 524. Morley is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 2.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 510 in 2020.
The average household income in Morley is $57,270 with a poverty rate of 33.17%. The median age in Morley is 32.3 years: 28.6 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 459 | 75.74% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 10.89% |
| Native American | 48 | 7.92% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 4.79% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 223 | 2.72 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Non Family | 93 | 1.29 | 71 | 29 |
| Female | 65 | 3.54 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Married | 52 | 3.69 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Male | 13 | 4.92 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
67.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 9.57% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 5.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 38 | 10.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 1.06% |
| High School Graduate | 207 | 55.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 3.19% |
| Some College | 57 | 15.16% |
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 | 318 | 272 | 34 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Native American | 15 | 13 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 3 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $44,583 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,250 | $55,972 | $17,273 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,417 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,107 | $52,692 | $19,188 |
| Some College | $41,389 | $52,875 | $28,125 |
$29,107
Average Earnings
$52,692
Average Male
$19,188
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.8% of Morley residents speak only English, while 6.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 447 | 114 | 25.5% |
| Black | 64 | 62 | 96.88% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 13 | 54.17% |
| Native | 47 | 11 | 23.4% |
| Multiple | 29 | 10 | 34.48% |
33.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.23%
Male Poverty Rate
35.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morley is Black, with 96.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morley is Native, with 23.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.5% |
| High School | 36.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.67% |
| Some College | 3.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 86.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 70.37% |
| Female Employed | 29.2% |
| Male Employed | 3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,000 | $49,888 |
| Households | $42,750 | $57,270 |
| Married Families | $76,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,708 | $39,277 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.7%
Male Marriage Rate
26.0%
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
34
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 8.52% |
| Native American | 3 | 20% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 6.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
16.5%
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
90.76%
Born in Morley
98.84%
Native Born
1.16%
Foreign Born
0.66%
Non Citizen
0.5%
Naturalized
98.84% of Morley residents were born in the United States, with 90.76% having been born in Michigan. 0.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 542 | 3 | 0.56% |
| 2028 | 539 | 4 | 0.75% |
| 2027 | 535 | 4 | 0.75% |
| 2026 | 531 | 3 | 0.57% |
| 2025 | 528 | 4 | 0.76% |
| 2024 | 524 | 3 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 521 | 3 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 518 | 6 | 1.17% |
| 2021 | 512 | 2 | 0.39% |
| 2020 | 510 | 17 | 3.45% |
| 2019 | 493 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 492 | 2 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 490 | -3 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 493 | 3 | 0.61% |
| 2015 | 490 | -5 | -1.01% |
| 2014 | 495 | -3 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 498 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 499 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 499 | 6 | 1.22% |
| 2010 | 493 | 0 | 0% |