Motley

The village of Motley began its life early in the 1870's due to the Lake Superior and Puget Sound Railroad Company, which ran east to west, but the community was sustained by an active lumber industry. The earliest settler was Calvin Priestly, sent by the railroad company in the autumn of 1872. In 1878, H.B. Morrison built a large lumber mill. In 1881, Curtis and Lawrence also opened a mill one-mile from the village–sawing lumber, shingles and lath. These two mills provided employment for arriving workmen and opened the door for settlement. Soon additional industries sprang up, as did a thriving retail community. A school, churches and other amenities were built.

In the 1920's, the lumber industry in Minnesota began to decline. As a result, other industries took its place. Raising animals for fur became profitable. A variety of animals were farmed such as skunk, fox, muskrat and beaver. Turkey farming has also been an important industry in the Motley area.

A Lake of the Woods fisherman came through Motley needing to get rid of his catch of fish. Ed Morey traded corn for the fish and selling the fish immediately was a must. Thus, Ed Morey found his calling. The Morey Fish Company was formed and launched Motley as a seafood producing center.

Motley is the intersecting point of U.S. Highway 10 and 210. Two beautiful rivers, the Long Prairie and the Crow Wing, flow through the community. Motley is home to the Morey Fish Company and Trident Seafoods Company. The beauty of the city and its advantageous location make Motley the ideal setting for business and good living.

Motley Industrial Park

Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Motley586627671661

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4444139
5-9394539
10-14303344
15-19333125
20-24372420
25-29393725
30-34324951
35-39263245
40-44272541
45-49462231
50-54594429
55-59455243
60-64355345
65-69354447
70-74364540
75-79234034
80-84192636
85+192827
18+494532523
Median Age464945

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Motley2023
Total671.00
White Alone91.80
Black Alone0.00
American Indian Alone2.09
Asian Alone0.60
Pacific Islander Alone0.00
Some Other Race0.45
Two or More Races5.07
Hispanic Origin4.17
Diversity Index22.20

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Motley2023 - 2028
Population-0.30%
Households-0.19%
Families-0.63%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households252283311308
Housing Units279328340340
Owner Occupied Units203220
Renter Occupied Units10888
Vacant Units2932

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Motley20232028
Median Home Value$210,227$230,645
Average Home Value$250,493$243,864
<$50,0001614
$50,000 - $99,9992123
$100,000 - $149,9993331
$150,000 - $199,9992723
$200,000 - $249,9992231
$250,000 - $299,9992637
$300,000 - $399,9992232
$400,000 - $499,9991816
$500,000 - $749,9991613
$1,000,000 +10

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later24
2000-200930
1990-199948
1980-198984
1970-197966
1960-196925
1950-195922
1940-194913
1939 or Before25

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Motley20232028
Median Household$53,948$61,617
Average Household$69,926$82,065
Per Capita$32,451$38,281

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Motley2023
<$15,00024
$15,000 - $24,99932
$25,000 - $34,99950
$35,000 - $49,99934
$50,000 - $74,99968
$75,000 - $99,99927
$100,000 - $149,99951
$150,000 - $199,99918
$200,000+7

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+292
In-County Residents124
Out-of-County Residents165
Drive Alone237
Carpooled24
Public Transport2
Work at Home5
Less than 5 minutes35
5-9 minutes53
10-14 minutes24
15-19 minutes42
20-24 minutes41
25-29 minutes11
30-34 minutes45
35-39 minutes5
40-44 minutes7
45-59 minutes13
60-89 minutes6
90+ minutes7
Average Travel Time21

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees910
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction3
Manufacturing13
Wholesale Trade422
  
Retail Trade248
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers3
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip4
Food & Beverage Stores170
Health/Pers Care Stores2
Gasoline Stations58
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music2
General Merchandise Str9
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse15
Information0
  
Finance & Insurance17
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn14
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other3
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing4
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv0
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt0
Educational Services0
HealthCare/Social Assist67
Arts/Entertainment/Rec6
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs62
Accommodation6
Food Srv/Drinking Places56
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin24
Auto Repair/Maintenance6
Public Administration Emp29

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Motley2023
Some High School32
Graduated High School197
Associates Degree65
Bachelor's Degree37
Graduate Degree16

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses64
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus1
Manufacturing Bus2
Wholesale Trade Bus3
  
Retail Trade Bus17
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus1
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus1
Food & Beverage Stores Bus6
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus1
Gasoline Stations Bus4
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus2
General Merchandise Str Bus2
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus2
Information Bus0
  
Finance & Insurance Bus5
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus4
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus1
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus2
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus0
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus0
Educational Services Bus0
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus7
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus2
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus6
Accommodation Bus1
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus5
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus10
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus3
Public Administration Bus6

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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