Morenci, Michigan
Encyclopedia
Morenci is a city in Lenawee County
in the U.S. state
of Michigan
. The population was 2,398 at the 2000 census
.
Morenci is the birthplace of Tony Scheffler
, a tight end for the Detroit Lions
. An article about Scheffler's connection to Morenci was published in the State Line Observer.
, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²), all land.
of 2000, there were 2,398 people, 877 households, and 644 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,134.1 per square mile (438.8/km²). There were 942 housing units at an average density of 445.5 per square mile (172.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.00% White, 0.13% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.63% from other races
, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.50% of the population.
There were 877 households out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples
living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.9% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,050, and the median income for a family was $46,324. Males had a median income of $33,459 versus $22,288 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $16,557. About 7.4% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.
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Lenawee County, Michigan
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 98,890 people, 35,930 households, and 26,049 families residing in the county. The population density was 132 people per square mile . There were 39,769 housing units at an average density of 53 per square mile...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
. The population was 2,398 at the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
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Morenci is the birthplace of Tony Scheffler
Tony Scheffler
-Denver Broncos:Scheffler was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. After seeing limited playing time early in the season, Scheffler saw increased playing time and production after Jay Cutler was inserted as the Broncos starting quarterback on December 3, 2006,...
, a tight end for the Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
. An article about Scheffler's connection to Morenci was published in the State Line Observer.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²), all land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,398 people, 877 households, and 644 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,134.1 per square mile (438.8/km²). There were 942 housing units at an average density of 445.5 per square mile (172.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.00% White, 0.13% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.63% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.50% of the population.
There were 877 households out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.9% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,050, and the median income for a family was $46,324. Males had a median income of $33,459 versus $22,288 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $16,557. About 7.4% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The community is served by Morenci Area Schools. The Morenci Area High School Bulldogs are members of the Tri-County ConferenceTri-County Conference (MHSAA)
The Tri-County Conference is an MHSAA athletic league located in Lenawee, Monroe, and Washtenaw counties. The following schools are currently members:*Britton-Macon Tories*Clinton Redskins*Adrian Madison Trojans*Morenci Bulldogs*Sand Creek Aggies...
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Major highways
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M-156 M-156 (Michigan highway) M-156 is a state trunkline highway in the US state of Michigan. The route is entirely within Lenawee County and begins at the Ohio state line with SR 108 and runs north to M-34 at Clayton.-Route description:... |
External links
- State Line Observer
- The Daily Telegram
- Lenawee County government site
- Complete text of History of Lenawee County published in 1909 by the Western Historical Society
- City of Morenci Info
- Morenci Area Schools
- M-156 Bridge "Murray D. Van Wagoner Memorial Bridge"
- Michigan's Internet Railroad History Museum
- Rex Theater
- Former Morenci Area Hospital