Morley, Iowa facts for kids
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Morley, Iowa
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Location of Morley, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| 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
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| • 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
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-54030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459231 |
Morley is a small city in Jones County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the larger Cedar Rapids area. In 2020, the city had a population of 96 people.
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A Look Back: Morley's History
Morley was founded around 1873. It was built along the main railway line of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. At first, the town was called Viroqua. Later, in 1886, its name was changed to Morley.
Where is Morley? Geography Facts
Morley is located at specific coordinates: 42 degrees North latitude and 91 degrees West longitude. The city covers a total area of about 0.22 square kilometers (0.09 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Morley? Population Details
Morley's population has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 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% |
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Morley's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, 96 people lived in Morley. There were 40 households and 27 families. The city had about 1,121 people per square mile (432.9 per square kilometer).
Most residents, about 90.6%, were White. About 1.0% were Black or African American. About 8.3% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 2.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (30.0%) had children under 18 living with them. About 25.0% were married couples. The average age of people in Morley was 32.0 years. About 30.2% of residents were under 20 years old.
Morley's Population in 2010
The 2010 census showed that 115 people lived in Morley. There were 44 households and 30 families. The population density was about 1,277 people per square mile (493 per square kilometer).
Most residents, about 99.1%, were White. About 0.9% were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 38.6% of households had children under 18. The average age in the city was 40.5 years. About 30.4% of residents were under 18.
Education in Morley
Students in Morley attend schools operated by the Anamosa Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Morley (Iowa) para niños
