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Morley

Missouri · 697 residents · 0.801 sq mi
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Morley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,550. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $60,900. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
697
−12%since 2000
from 792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
870 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 989 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+13%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5145926697468241990201020202024Morley
2024540
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,550
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,696 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,310
+29%since 2000
from $12,679 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$443
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−40.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+42%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(772)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(652)
Black1.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(22)
Diversity Score14.5%(101)
Diversity Score
14
+282%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+29%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% 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
17.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morley, Missouri?

Morley, Missouri has about 697 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morley, Missouri?

The typical household in Morley, Missouri earns about $30,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morley, Missouri expensive?

In Morley, Missouri, the median home is worth about $60,900, and the typical rent is about $443 a month.

How educated are people in Morley, Missouri?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Morley, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morley, Missouri?

About 26.5% of people in Morley, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morley, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Morley, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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