Morning Sun, Iowa
Morning Sun: City in Louisa County, Iowa, United States
About
Morning Sun is a city located in the county of Louisa in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 836 and a population density of 415 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 781 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Morning Sun
| Population : | 781 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Louisa County |
| Postal code : | 52640 |
| Area : | 2.02 km2 |
| Altitude : | 755 feet / 230, 230 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:57:56 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 387 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Morning Sun is located at 41°5'46"N 91°15'28"W (41.0961400, -91.2576500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Morning Sun decreased by 7.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 836 | - | census |
| 2011 | 838 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 837 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 832 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 825 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 825 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 820 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 811 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 808 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 796 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 781 | -1.92% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,721 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,957 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,548 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,955 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.2% |
| White only, percent : | 94.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 355 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.9% |
Morning Sun zip code is 52640.
County name: Louisa, County
fips: 19115
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $136,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,192 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $436 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $794 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,518 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.1% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 98,238 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,572 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $63,415 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $37,853 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 419 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 280 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 109 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 390 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 52 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 346 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,470.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 0.92 |
People born in Morning Sun (3)
People born in Morning Sun, including investment dealer, golf administrator Clifford Roberts, football player Bill Edgar, politician Virgil Corey, .
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Schools in Morning Sun
College & universities near Morning Sun, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153463 | American Hair Academy | Mt. Pleasant (IA) | 52641 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Morning Sun, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Morning Sun
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Sun Post Office | Morning Sun (IA) | 52640 |
Other cities in Louisa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Louisa County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wapello | 1,999 | City in Iowa |
| Columbus Junction | 1,810 | City in Louisa County, Iowa, United States |
| Grandview | 519 | City in Louisa County, Iowa |
| Letts | 373 | City in Louisa County, Iowa, United States |
| Columbus City | 372 | Township in Louisa County, Iowa |
| Fredonia | 220 | Town in the U. |
| Oakville | 168 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Cotter | 42 | Human settlement in Louisa County, Iowa, United States of America |
