Morenci, Michigan facts for kids
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Morenci, Michigan
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| City of Morenci | |
Downtown along Main Street (M-156)
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Location within Lenawee County
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 Morenci, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Morenci, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lenawee |
| Settled | 1833 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.12 sq mi (5.49 km2) |
| • Land | 2.12 sq mi (5.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,270 |
| • Density | 1,070.75/sq mi (413.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49256
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-55500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0632677 |
Morenci is a city in Lenawee County, Michigan. It is the southernmost city in the state. Morenci shares its southern border with the state of Ohio. In 2020, about 2,270 people lived here.
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Morenci's History
Morenci was first settled in 1833. A railway line was built through Morenci in 1872. This line connected Morenci to Fayette, Ohio. The railway was no longer used after 1991.
Where Morenci Is Located
Morenci is located in Lenawee County, Michigan. The city covers an area of about 2.12 square miles (5.49 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Morenci
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 459 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,209 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,248 | 3.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,334 | 6.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,515 | 13.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,697 | 12.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,773 | 4.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,845 | 4.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,983 | 7.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,053 | 3.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,132 | 3.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,110 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,342 | 11.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,398 | 2.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,220 | −7.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,270 | 2.3% | |
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In 2010, there were 2,220 people living in Morenci. There were 821 households in the city. The average household had about 2.68 people.
The median age of people in Morenci was 34.1 years old. About 28.7% of residents were under 18 years old. About 13.4% of residents were 65 years or older.
Schools in Morenci
Students in Morenci attend Morenci Area Schools. The high school sports teams are called the Morenci Area High School Bulldogs. They are part of the Tri-County Conference.
Transportation
Morenci is served by M-156. This is a state highway that runs through the city.
Famous People from Morenci
- Tony Scheffler is a former professional football player. He played as a tight end for the Detroit Lions.
Morenci's Climate
Morenci has a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature during the year. Summers are warm to hot and often humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold.
Images for kids
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Morenci City Hall
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Morenci Post Office
See also
In Spanish: Morenci para niños
