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Morley

Missouri · 630 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 $34,063. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 162 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,200. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
630
−20%since 2000
from 792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
787 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 989 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+22%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5145926697468241990201020202024Morley
2024540
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,063
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,696 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,945
+57%since 2000
from $12,679 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+55%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(563)
Black2.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(10)
Diversity Score15.7%(99)
Diversity Score
16
+315%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morley, Missouri?

Morley, Missouri has about 630 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morley, Missouri?

The typical household in Morley, Missouri earns about $34,063 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 $74,200, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Morley, Missouri?

About 7.5% 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 28.2% of people in Morley, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morley, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Morley, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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