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Morley

Iowa · 94 residents (2025 est.) · 0.086 sq mi
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Morley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,188. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,800. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46
−48%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
535 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 1,023 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+4%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:94 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3265991331661990201020202024Morley
202446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,188
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,791
+16%since 2000
from $22,167 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.4%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
+20%since 2010
from 0.285 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
4.8% rent
Vacancy rate
36.4%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+83.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+105%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+62%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.3%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+28.5 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2016
from 87.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morley, Iowa?

Morley, Iowa has about 46 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morley, Iowa?

The typical household in Morley, Iowa earns about $37,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morley, Iowa expensive?

In Morley, Iowa, the median home is worth about $83,800.

How educated are people in Morley, Iowa?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Morley, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morley, Iowa?

About 30.4% of people in Morley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morley, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Morley, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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