Morenci, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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Very AffordableHome value to income ratio of 1.7x is exceptionally low

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Morenci, Michigan had a total population of 2,137, the 291st largest city in Michigan, with a median household income of $59,643, which is 18% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.2%.

Key Takeaways

Only 7.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x.

Morenci Quick Facts

Population 2,13790% MOE ±290

Median Household Income $59,64390% MOE ±$10,666

Median Home Value $104,30090% MOE ±$12,503

Poverty Rate 13.2%90% MOE ±5.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.6%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Median Age 33.8 years90% MOE ±3.4 years

Homeownership Rate 72.6%90% MOE ±7.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.2%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.7%

Diversity Index 20/100

Population 2,137 291st of 745

Median Income $59,643 average

Poverty Rate 13.2% 6% higher than national

Median Home Value $104,300 bottom 20%

How Morenci Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,298	2,137	No clear change (-7.0%)
Median household income	$48,305	$59,643	No clear change (+23.5%)
Median home value¹	$91,195	$104,300	No clear change (+14.4%)
Median gross rent	$934	$846	No clear change (-9.4%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Morenci Compares

Median Household Income

Morenci

$59,643

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Morenci

$104,300

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.2%

$25K-$50K 27.1%

$50K-$100K 39.8%

$100K+ 22.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.4%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

1.2%

$20K-$25K

1.1%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

5.8%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

9.0%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

13.1%

$60K-$75K

12.2%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

11.9%

$125K-$150K

8.3%

$150K-$200K

1.7%

$200K+

1.0%

Employment

2.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

66.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.6%

Renter 27.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $846/mo 17.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.7%

18-34

32.0%

35-54

19.9%

55-74

21.9%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Morenci Rankings in Michigan

#291 Population of 745

#404 Median Income of 732

#688 Education of 745

#602 Home Value of 730

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Other Cities in Lenawee County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Adrian	20,395	$50,209	20.3%	$138,000
Tecumseh	8,646	$62,835	5.6%	$216,700
Blissfield	3,234	$62,059	2.3%	$169,900
Clinton	2,536	$82,768	5.2%	$186,700
Hudson	2,200	$53,009	17.8%	$110,300
Manitou Beach-Devils Lake	2,103	$83,980	10.9%	$260,300
Onsted	1,155	$66,964	6.4%	$170,700
Deerfield	860	$70,556	5.8%	$167,600
Britton	652	$86,250	13.8%	$161,100
Addison	534	$54,519	17.1%	$137,100

Cities Similar to Morenci

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Watervliet	2,156	$61,167	$137,500	8.8%	15.9%
Lake Odessa	2,155	$62,813	$148,600	21.3%	13.5%
East Jordan	2,023	$60,104	$148,000	13.3%	10.5%
Yale	2,129	$53,236	$127,100	9.9%	18.0%
Indian River	2,039	$62,140	$314,100	46.5%	10.6%

Population Overview

Morenci is a small community located in Michigan, within Lenawee County. The total population is 2,137. It ranks as the 291st most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morenci is 33.8 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morenci is $59,643. This is 18% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $104,300. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Morenci is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Morenci has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.3%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (9.3% vs 5.9%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

7.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Morenci, Michigan 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 Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Morenci, Michigan?

Morenci, Michigan has a population of 2,137 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Morenci, MI?

The median household income in Morenci is $59,643, which is 26% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Morenci, MI?

The poverty rate in Morenci is 13.2%. This means approximately 282 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Morenci, Michigan?

Morenci's population is 89.0% White, 0.1% Black, 9.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Morenci, MI?

The median home value in Morenci is $104,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.7x.

How educated is Morenci, Michigan?

7.2% of adults (25+) in Morenci hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.