Morley, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 624, Morley's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Morley is a small community located in Michigan, within Mecosta County. The total population is 624. It ranks as the 514th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morley is 31.7 years. This is 21% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 37.5% of the population under 18, Morley has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morley is $41,750. This is 43% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.0%. This is 158% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 12.2%. This is 114% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $122,500. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Morley is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Morley is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

11.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% 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 88.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Morley, 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.