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
(2020)
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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 in the U.S. state of Michigan. Sharing a southern boundary with the state of Ohio, it is the southernmost city in the state of Michigan. The population was 2,270 at the 2020 census.
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History
The settlement of Morenci began in 1833. The Chicago and Canada Southern Railway opened a railway line through Morenci to Fayette, Ohio, in 1872. This line was abandoned in 1991.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.12 square miles (5.49 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 2,220 people, 821 households and 582 families living in the city. The population density was 1,047.2 per square mile (404.3/km2). There were 951 housing units at an average density of 448.6 per square mile (173.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 1.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.
There were 821 households, of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.13.
The median age was 34.1 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.
Education
The community is served by Morenci Area Schools. The Morenci Area High School Bulldogs are members of the Tri-County Conference.
Transportation
- M-156
Notable people
- Tony Scheffler, former tight end for the Detroit Lions
- Michael Sessions, former 18 year old mayor
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Morenci has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
Gallery
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Morenci City Hall
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Morenci Post Office
See also
In Spanish: Morenci para niños
