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Morenci, Michigan

Morenci, Michigan
City
City of Morenci
Downtown along Main Street (M-156)
Downtown along Main Street (M-156)
Location within Lenawee County
Location within Lenawee County
Morenci is located in Michigan
Morenci
Morenci
Location in Michigan
Morenci is located in the United States
Morenci
Morenci
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 41°43′15″N 84°12′59″W / 41.72083°N 84.21639°W / 41.72083; -84.21639
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyLenawee
Settled1833
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
 • MayorTracy Schell[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total
2.12 sq mi (5.49 km2)
 • Land2.12 sq mi (5.49 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
764 ft (233 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,270
 • Density1,070.75/sq mi (413.51/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49256
Area code517
FIPS code26-55500[3]
GNIS feature ID0632677[4]
Websitewww.cityofmorenci.org

Morenci is a city in Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Sharing a southern boundary with the state of Ohio, it is the southernmost city in the state of Michigan. The population was 2,270 at the 2020 census.

History

The settlement of Morenci began in 1833.[5] The Chicago and Canada Southern Railway opened a railway line through Morenci to Fayette, Ohio, in 1872. This line was abandoned in 1991.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.12 square miles (5.49 km2), all land.[7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860459—
18801,209—
18901,2483.2%
19001,3346.9%
19101,51513.6%
19201,69712.0%
19301,7734.5%
19401,8454.1%
19501,9837.5%
19602,0533.5%
19702,1323.8%
19802,110−1.0%
19902,34211.0%
20002,3982.4%
20102,220−7.4%
20202,2702.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

At the 2010 census,[9] there were 2,220 people, 821 households and 582 families living in the city. The population density was 1,047.2 per square mile (404.3/km2). There were 951 housing units at an average density of 448.6 per square mile (173.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 1.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.

There were 821 households, of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age was 34.1 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census,[3] there were 2,398 people, 877 households and 644 families living in the city. The population density was 1,134.1 inhabitants per square mile (437.9/km2). There were 942 housing units at an average density of 445.5 per square mile (172.0/km2). The racial makeup was 97.00% White, 0.13% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.63% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.50% of the population.

There were 877 households, of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.11.

28.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males.

The median household income was $40,050 and the median family income was $46,324. Males had a median income of $33,459 and females $22,288. The per capita income was $16,557. About 7.4% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Morenci Area Schools. The Morenci Area High School Bulldogs are members of the Tri-County Conference.

Transportation

Notable people

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Morenci has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[11]

  • Morenci City Hall
    Morenci City Hall
  • Morenci Post Office
    Morenci Post Office

References

  1. ^ "City of Morenci".
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ Morenci Area Chamber of Commerce website
  6. ^ Meints, Graydon M. (2005). Michigan Railroad Lines. East Lansing, Michigan: Michigan State University Press. p. 104. ISBN 978-0-87013-693-1.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  10. ^ David Green, "Tony Scheffler: Morenci's famous guy", State Line Observer, December 5, 2007
  11. ^ Climate Summary for Morenci, Michigan
Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morenci,_Michigan