Morenci, MI Demographics

A map of Morenci's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,902	2,020	89.0%	89.0%
Hispanic	199	122	9.3%	5.4%
Multiracial	32	93	1.5%	4.1%
Black	2	22	0.1%	1.0%
Asian	2	3	0.1%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	10	0.0%	0.4%

Morenci, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,137, a decrease from the 2,270 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.0% White, 9.3% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.1% Black, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Morenci, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Morenci is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Morenci, that probability was 20.3% in 2020 and 19.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Morenci is ranked the 291st most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Morenci was ranked the 284th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Morenci's White Population

1,902 residents of Morenci, or 89.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Morenci is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Morenci ranks 403rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morenci's White population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Morenci's population has remained roughly unchanged at 89.0%.

Morenci is more White than neighboring Tedrow (70% White), Clayton (83.4% White), and Lyons (80.7% White). Morenci is less White than neighboring Fayette (91.1% White), and Hudson (89.7% White).

Morenci's Black Population

2 residents of Morenci, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Morenci is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Morenci ranks 281st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morenci's Black population has declined by an estimated 90.9%. Black residents' share of Morenci's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.1%.

Morenci is more Black than neighboring Tedrow (0% Black), Fayette (0% Black), Clayton (0% Black), Lyons (0% Black), and Hudson (0% Black).

Morenci's Asian Population

2 residents of Morenci, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Morenci is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Morenci ranks 556th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morenci's Asian population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Morenci's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Morenci is more Asian than neighboring Tedrow (0% Asian), Clayton (0% Asian), Lyons (0% Asian), and Hudson (0% Asian). Morenci is less Asian than neighboring Fayette (0.7% Asian).

Morenci's Hispanic Population

199 residents of Morenci, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Morenci is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Morenci ranks 166th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morenci's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 63.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Morenci's population has increased from 5.4% to 9.3%.

Morenci is more Hispanic than neighboring Fayette (7.3% Hispanic), Clayton (8.5% Hispanic), Lyons (3.3% Hispanic), and Hudson (5% Hispanic). Morenci is less Hispanic than neighboring Tedrow (30% Hispanic).

Morenci's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Morenci, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Morenci is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Morenci ranks 568th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morenci's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Morenci's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Morenci is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lyons (0.2% Native American/Other), and Hudson (1.4% Native American/Other).

Morenci's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Morenci, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Morenci is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Morenci ranks 384th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morenci's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Morenci's population has decreased from 4.1% to 1.5%.

Morenci is more Multiracial than neighboring Tedrow (0% Multiracial), and Fayette (0.8% Multiracial). Morenci is less Multiracial than neighboring Clayton (8.1% Multiracial), Lyons (15.8% Multiracial), and Hudson (4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.