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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Morton

Illinois · 15,198 residents · 12.826 sq mi
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Morton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,869. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $125,200. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,198
+10%since 1990
from 13,799 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,185 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,076 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+9%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Morton
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,869
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,788 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,531
+50%since 1990
from $17,676 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$125,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $78,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$575
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $388 in 1990
US average: $602
77.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
22.9% rent
2.3
+18%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(13,671)
Black0.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(88)
Asian0.3%(48)
Diversity Score3.8%(531)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(14,806)
Black0.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(122)
Asian1.1%(172)
Diversity Score5.1%(777)
5
+33%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.3%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 26.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 87.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.5%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
−32%since 1990
from 15.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 15,198 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Morton, Illinois?

The typical household in Morton, Illinois earns about $53,869 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 $125,200, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Morton, Illinois?

About 34.3% 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 5.0% of people in Morton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Morton, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,399 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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