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Morton

Mississippi · 3,694 residents (2025 est.) · 8.887 sq mi
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Morton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,863. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,200. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,656
+5%since 2000
from 3,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
411 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
−10%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,694 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Morton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,863
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,491 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,537
+48%since 2000
from $12,556 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+8%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
48.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
20
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(1,692)
Black37.6%(1,310)
Hispanic / Latino13%(454)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score75%(2,612)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30%(1,095)
Black24.8%(908)
Hispanic / Latino40.6%(1,483)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(170)
Diversity Score85.2%(3,116)
Diversity Score
85
+14%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+85%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−18.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.0%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 70.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.3%
+30.0 ptssince 2017
from 43.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.9%
−19.8 ptssince 2016
from 79.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2016
from 20.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morton, Mississippi?

Morton, Mississippi has about 3,656 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Morton, Mississippi earns about $41,863 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morton, Mississippi expensive?

In Morton, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $84,200, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Morton, Mississippi?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Morton, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morton, Mississippi?

About 16.1% of people in Morton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morton, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Morton, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 444 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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