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Morley, Missouri
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Location of Morley, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Scott |
| Incorporation | 1872 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 630 |
| • Density | 786.52/sq mi (303.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63767
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-49988 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395404 |
Morley is a small city located in Scott County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2010, about 697 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 630.
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History of Morley
Morley was officially planned and laid out in 1868. The city is named after J. H. Morley, who was an important official for the railroad. A post office, which helps send mail, has been operating in Morley since 1869.
Geography of Morley
Morley is located entirely on land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.80 square miles (2.08 square kilometers).
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 232 | — | |
| 1890 | 395 | 70.3% | |
| 1900 | 437 | 10.6% | |
| 1910 | 494 | 13.0% | |
| 1920 | 599 | 21.3% | |
| 1930 | 478 | −20.2% | |
| 1940 | 522 | 9.2% | |
| 1950 | 494 | −5.4% | |
| 1960 | 472 | −4.5% | |
| 1970 | 528 | 11.9% | |
| 1980 | 745 | 41.1% | |
| 1990 | 683 | −8.3% | |
| 2000 | 792 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 697 | −12.0% | |
| 2020 | 630 | −9.6% | |
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Morley's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Morley had 697 residents living in 284 households. About 195 of these households were families. The city had a population density of about 871 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Morley were White (about 95%). A smaller number were Black or African American (about 1.15%), Native American (0.43%), or from two or more races (3.44%). About 1.72% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.4% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households (48.2%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.43 people, and the average family had 2.92 people.
The average age of people in Morley was 40.9 years. About 24.1% of residents were under 18. About 17.1% were 65 years old or older. The population was slightly more female (52.9%) than male (47.1%).
Education in Morley
The first schools in Morley were built around 1915 in the southeast part of the village. A new high school was built in 1940. Students attended this high school until 1959.
In 1959, the Morley schools joined with the Vanduser schools. This led to the creation of Scott County Central High School. The new high school building was constructed on Highway 61, south of the village near Kluges Hill.
See also
- In Spanish: Morley (Misuri) para niños
