Motley County Population

1880–2026

1,083

2026 projection

2% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Motley County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,083+403.84%
20251,043+403.99%
20241,003-181.76%
20231,021-90.87%
20221,030-423.92%
20211,072+100.94%
20201,062-13811.50%
20191,200-342.76%
20181,234+80.65%
20171,226+574.88%

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Motley County Demographics

52.3median age

Median age

Female57 yrs
Male50 yrs

Adults

1,036
350 seniors (65+) · 34% of adults686 other adults

Sex

Female 47.7% · 564Male 52.3% · 619

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 12 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Motley County Income

$61,154median household income

Median household income

$61,154

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$29,183

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

16.1%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Motley County Marital Status

56% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married56%55%56%
Never married22%28%16%
Divorced12%15%9%
Widowed10%2%19%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201