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Morenci, AZ
Census-designated place in Greenlee County, Arizona.
Population
1,673
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,805
ZIP codes
0
Morenci and its ZIP codes
Morenci at a glance
- Morenci is about 28 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,583, 13% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- Median rent is $708 a month.
Local data for Morenci, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morenci, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,583
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median rent
$708/mo
Homeownership
2.5%
Bachelor's or higher
39.2%
Median age
31.1
Average commute
7.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (806), Filipino Americans (133), German Americans (123).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greenlee County. PPP loans are for Morenci.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$94,798
5,649 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,574
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$38.6M
FY 2026, $4,036 per person
How people get to work
Morenci, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.7%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.1%
Average one-way commute: 7.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morenci, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
308
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
13
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
100° / 35°F
17.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morenci, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities near Morenci
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CliftonTown | 2.9 mi | 14.7 |
| YorkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| San JoseCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.2 |
| SaffordCity | 24 mi | 9.3 |
| SolomonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| DuncanTown | 26 mi | 2.2 |
| CentralCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.7 |
| ThatcherTown | 30 mi | 6.7 |
| BryceCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morenci, AZ in?
- Morenci is in Greenlee County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Morenci, AZ?
- About 1,673 people live in Morenci, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morenci?
- Nearby places include Clifton (2.9 mi), York (12 mi), San Jose (23 mi), Safford (24 mi), Solomon (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023