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Morley

Iowa · 96 residents · 0.086 sq mi
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Morley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $45,000. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
96
+9%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,116 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,023 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.0
−17%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3265991331661990201020202024Morley
202446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,139
Unchangedsince 2000
from $22,167 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+19%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(87)
Black1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.1%(8)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−50.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
60.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morley, Iowa?

Morley, Iowa has about 96 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morley, Iowa?

The typical household in Morley, Iowa earns about $34,375 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 $45,000.

How educated are people in Morley, Iowa?

About 7.9% 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 17.4% of people in Morley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morley, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Morley, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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