Morley, Iowa
Morley is a city in Jones County, Iowa, United States. The population was 96 at the time of the 2020 census.[2] It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Morley, Iowa | |
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![]() Location of Morley, Iowa | |
Coordinates: 42°0′24″N 91°14′48″W | |
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State | ![]() |
County | Jones |
Area | |
• Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
• Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 96 |
• Density | 1,116.28/sq mi (432.89/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 52312 |
Area code | 319 |
FIPS code | 19-54030 |
GNIS feature ID | 0459231 |
History
Morley was laid out circa 1873 on the main line of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. First called Viroqua, it was renamed Morley in 1886.[3]
Geography
Morley is located at 42°0′24″N 91°14′48″W (42.006556, -91.246719).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2), all land.[5]
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1930 | 117 | — |
1940 | 119 | +1.7% |
1950 | 157 | +31.9% |
1960 | 124 | −21.0% |
1970 | 123 | −0.8% |
1980 | 94 | −23.6% |
1990 | 85 | −9.6% |
2000 | 88 | +3.5% |
2010 | 115 | +30.7% |
2020 | 96 | −16.5% |
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: |
2010 census
As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 115 people, 44 households, and 30 families living in the city. The population density was 1,277.8 inhabitants per square mile (493.4/km2). There were 51 housing units at an average density of 566.7 per square mile (218.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 44 households, of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 15.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.93.
The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.9% male and 46.1% female.
2000 census
At the 2000 census,[8] there were 88 people, 43 households and 19 families living in the city. The population density was 882.1 inhabitants per square mile (340.6/km2). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 471.1 per square mile (181.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.86% White, and 1.14% from two or more races.
There were 43 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.6% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 55.8% were non-families. 46.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 3.05.
25.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 135.7 males.
The median household income was $44,375 and the median family income was $52,500. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,167. There were no families and 4.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 18.2% of those over 64.
Education
Anamosa Community School District operates schools serving this community.[9]
References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- Corbit, Robert McClain (1910). History of Jones County, Iowa: Past and Present, Volume 1. S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 580.
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Anamosa" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved March 30, 2020.