Morenci
Census-designated place in Greenlee County, Arizona
Morenci is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Greenlee County, Arizona, with 2,028 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,747 ft (1,447 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clifton, 3.5 miles SE.
- 2,028residents (2020 Census)
- 4,747 ftelevation · 1,447 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 2,189 / sq mipopulation density
- 85540ZIP code
About Morenci
Morenci is a census-designated place (CDP) and company town in Greenlee County, Arizona, United States, and was founded by the Detroit Copper Mining Company of Arizona. The population was 2,000 at the 2000 census and 1,489 at the 2010 census. The biggest employer in Morenci (and in nearby Clifton) and the owner of the town is Freeport-McMoRan, the owner of the Morenci Mine, the largest copper mining operation in North America, and one of the largest copper mines in the world. The town was a site of the Arizona Copper Mine Strike of 1983. The large open-pit mine is north of the town.
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Living in Morenci
- Median household income
- $69,583
- Median rent
- $708/mo
- Median age
- 31.1
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Morenci had 2,028 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,028 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,189 per sq mi (845 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Morenci at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Greenlee County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,028 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.93 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,747 ft (1,447 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.0584° N, 109.3332° W |
| ZIP code | 85540 |
| Official website | morencitown.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0447610 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Morenci
- Clifton3.5 mi SE
- York12.7 mi SE
- San Jose22.5 mi SW
- Solomon24.1 mi SW
- Duncan25.6 mi SE
- Safford26.2 mi SW
- Central29.6 mi SW
- Bryce29.8 mi W
- Pleasanton, NM30.3 mi NE
- Franklin30.4 mi SE
- Thatcher30.4 mi SW
- Cactus Flats30.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Morenci
What county is Morenci in?
Morenci is in Greenlee County, Arizona.
What is the population of Morenci, AZ?
2,028 people lived in Morenci at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Morenci, AZ?
The ZIP code of Morenci is 85540.
What is the elevation of Morenci?
4,747 feet (1,447 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Morenci?
Clifton (3.5 mi), York (12.7 mi), San Jose (22.5 mi), Solomon (24.1 mi), Duncan (25.6 mi).
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