Morley, MI Demographics

A map of Morley's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	457	473	73.2%	91.5%
Black	76	1	12.2%	0.2%
Native American/Other	63	6	10.1%	1.2%
Hispanic	14	17	2.2%	3.3%
Multiracial	11	18	1.8%	3.5%
Asian	3	2	0.5%	0.4%

Morley, Michigan has an estimated population of 624, a large increase from the 517 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.2% White, 12.2% Black, 10.1% Native American/Other, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Morley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Morley has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Morley, that probability was 16.1% in 2020 and 43.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Morley is ranked the 514th 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). Morley was ranked the 534th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Morley's White Population

457 residents of Morley, or 73.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Morley is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Morley ranks 240th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morley's White population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Morley's population has decreased from 91.5% to 73.2%.

Morley is more White than neighboring Lakeview (68.6% White). Morley is less White than neighboring Stanwood (79% White), Howard City (88.8% White), Canadian Lakes (97.3% White), and Pierson (96.6% White).

Morley's Black Population

76 residents of Morley, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Morley is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Morley ranks 574th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morley's Black population has grown by an estimated 7500.0%. Black residents' share of Morley's population has increased from 0.2% to 12.2%.

Morley is more Black than neighboring Stanwood (0% Black), Howard City (0.2% Black), Canadian Lakes (0.2% Black), and Pierson (0% Black). Morley is less Black than neighboring Lakeview (16.8% Black).

Morley's Asian Population

3 residents of Morley, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Morley is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Morley ranks 400th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morley's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Morley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Morley is more Asian than neighboring Stanwood (0% Asian), Canadian Lakes (0% Asian), Lakeview (0% Asian), and Pierson (0% Asian). Morley is less Asian than neighboring Howard City (0.6% Asian).

Morley's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Morley, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Morley is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Morley ranks 360th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morley's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Morley's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.2%.

Morley is more Hispanic than neighboring Canadian Lakes (0.7% Hispanic), and Pierson (0% Hispanic). Morley is less Hispanic than neighboring Stanwood (14.2% Hispanic), Howard City (4.8% Hispanic), and Lakeview (11.7% Hispanic).

Morley's Native American/Other Population

63 residents of Morley, or 10.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Morley is higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Morley ranks 185th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morley's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 950.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Morley's population has increased from 1.2% to 10.1%.

Morley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stanwood (1.2% Native American/Other), Howard City (0% Native American/Other), Canadian Lakes (0.6% Native American/Other), Lakeview (0% Native American/Other), and Pierson (0% Native American/Other).

Morley's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Morley, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Morley is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Morley ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Morley's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.8%.

Morley is more Multiracial than neighboring Canadian Lakes (1.2% Multiracial). Morley is less Multiracial than neighboring Stanwood (5.6% Multiracial), Howard City (5.6% Multiracial), Lakeview (2.9% Multiracial), and Pierson (3.4% 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.