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Morenci

Arizona · 1,489 residents · 0.927 sq mi
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Morenci has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 390 residents. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,489
−21%since 2000
from 1,879 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,606 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 2,027 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.7
−6%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Morenci
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,010 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,988
+34%since 2000
from $18,695 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing63%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing63%
US avg: 0.5%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$382
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
99.5% rent
Vacancy rate
23.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(963)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino44.5%(837)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(1,193)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(607)
Black2.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino53.1%(791)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other2.3%(34)
Diversity Score67.9%(1,011)
Diversity Score
68
+7%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.8 min
−6%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 93.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.0%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.5%
−51.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morenci, Arizona?

Morenci, Arizona has about 1,489 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morenci, Arizona?

The typical household in Morenci, Arizona earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morenci, Arizona expensive?

In Morenci, Arizona, the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in Morenci, Arizona?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Morenci, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morenci, Arizona?

About 16.0% of people in Morenci, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morenci, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Morenci, Arizona has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 379 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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