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Morton

Illinois · 17,117 residents · 12.826 sq mi
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Morton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,979. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $197,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,117
+13%since 2000
from 15,198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.1
+1%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Morton
202417K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.9%(1,006)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(1,200)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.4%(1,262)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.1%(1,042)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(799)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.3%(1,764)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.6%(2,325)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.7%(1,824)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.8%(2,188)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.3%(1,932)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847%(1,198)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.4%(577)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,979
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,869 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,184
+59%since 2000
from $26,531 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+2%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Morton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(14,806)
Black0.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(122)
Asian1.1%(172)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(15,766)
Black0.8%(143)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(427)
Asian1.5%(252)
Other1.5%(260)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(298)
Guatemalan0.5%(76)
Cuban0.2%(38)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.3%(201)
Chinese0.8%(130)
Filipino0.1%(22)
Korean0.1%(14)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German35.5%(5,612)
Irish11.5%(1,818)
English11%(1,731)
American6.1%(962)
Italian3.7%(582)
French3.1%(483)
Polish2.9%(458)
Swedish2.8%(441)
Scottish2.3%(358)
Norwegian2.1%(336)
Dutch1.3%(208)
Danish1.2%(191)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss1.2%(186)
Welsh1%(161)
British0.7%(106)
Czech0.5%(84)
Canadian0.5%(79)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(75)
Lebanese0.4%(71)
Finnish0.3%(43)
Russian0.2%(35)
Slovak0.2%(33)
Greek0.2%(31)
Belgian0.2%(27)
Australian0.2%(24)
West Indian0.1%(19)
Jamaican0.1%(19)
Austrian0.1%(15)
Croatian0.1%(15)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+67%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.8%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married26.1%(1,559)
Married63.1%(3,770)
Widowed3.1%(184)
Divorced7.7%(460)
Women 15+
Never married23.9%(1,728)
Married55.7%(4,026)
Widowed8.4%(610)
Divorced12%(868)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morton, Illinois?

Morton, Illinois has about 17,117 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morton, Illinois?

The typical household in Morton, Illinois earns about $78,979 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 $197,400, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Morton, Illinois?

About 40.4% 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 4.4% 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 3,318 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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