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 city in Jones County, Iowa, United States. The population was 96 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Morley was laid out circa 1873 on the main line of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. First called Viroqua, it was renamed Morley in 1886.
Geography
Morley is located at 42°0′24″N 91°14′48″W / 42.00667°N 91.24667°W (42.006556, -91.246719).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 115 people, 44 households, and 30 families living in the city. The population density was 1,277.8 inhabitants per square mile (493.4/km2). There were 51 housing units at an average density of 566.7 per square mile (218.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 44 households, of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 15.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.93.
The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.9% male and 46.1% female.
Education
Anamosa Community School District operates schools serving this community.
See also
In Spanish: Morley (Iowa) para niños
