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Morton

Illinois · 16,267 residents · 12.826 sq mi
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Morton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,305. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $169,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,267
+7%since 2000
from 15,198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,268 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+2%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Morton
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,305
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,869 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,496
+30%since 2000
from $26,531 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+8%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(15,488)
Black0.7%(110)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(271)
Asian1.3%(208)
Other0.8%(127)
Diversity Score10.7%(1,746)
Diversity Score
11
+110%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+66%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.1%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morton, Illinois?

Morton, Illinois has about 16,267 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morton, Illinois?

The typical household in Morton, Illinois earns about $67,305 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 $169,700, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Morton, Illinois?

About 41.7% 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 6.1% 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 2,468 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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