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Morenci, MI
City in Lenawee County, Michigan.
Population
2,137
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,008
ZIP codes
0
Morenci and its ZIP codes
Morenci at a glance
- Morenci is about 5.7 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,643 a year, 18% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,300 (55% below Michigan) and median rent is $846 a month.
Local data for Morenci, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morenci, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,643
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$104,300
Median rent
$846/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
7.2%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (468), Mexican Americans (198), Irish Americans (106).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lenawee County. PPP loans are for Morenci.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,721
25,857 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,030
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$709M
FY 2026, $7,127 per person
How people get to work
Morenci, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.2%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morenci, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
552
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
59
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
38.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morenci, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Morenci
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette, OHVillage | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| Lyons, OHVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Tedrow, OHCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| ClaytonVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| JasperCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4 |
| WaldronVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| HudsonCity | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| Alvordton, OHCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Wauseon, OHCity | 12 mi | 5.3 |
| Pettisville, OHCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| West Unity, OHVillage | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| AdrianCity | 15 mi | 8 |
| Delta, OHVillage | 15 mi | 4 |
| Archbold, OHVillage | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| Kunkle, OHCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Ai, OHCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morenci, MI in?
- Morenci is in Lenawee County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Morenci, MI?
- About 2,137 people live in Morenci, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morenci?
- Nearby places include Fayette, OH (6.9 mi), Lyons, OH (7.6 mi), Tedrow, OH (8.4 mi), Clayton (9.7 mi), Jasper (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023