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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Morton

Illinois · 13,799 residents · 12.826 sq mi
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Morton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,788. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $78,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,799
−9%vs 2000
vs 15,198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,076 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 1,185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.3
−8%vs 2000
vs 40.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Morton
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,788
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,869 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,676
−33%vs 2000
vs $26,531 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$78,100
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $125,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$388
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $575 in 2000
US average: $450
74.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.1% in 2000
25.4% rent
2.0
−16%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(14,806)
Black0.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(122)
Asian1.1%(172)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(777)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(13,671)
Black0.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(88)
Asian0.3%(48)
Other0.4%(54)
Diversity Score3.8%(531)
4
−25%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.1%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.2%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
+48%vs 2000
vs 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morton, Illinois?

Morton, Illinois has about 13,799 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Morton, Illinois?

The typical household in Morton, Illinois earns about $39,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morton, Illinois expensive?

In Morton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $78,100, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Morton, Illinois?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Morton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morton, Illinois?

About 4.0% of people in Morton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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