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Morton

Mississippi · 3,462 residents · 8.887 sq mi
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Morton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,354. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,800. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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

3,462
−1%since 2000
from 3,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
390 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
32.9
−5%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Morton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,354
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,491 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$13,236
+5%since 2000
from $12,556 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
23.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$66,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$567
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
32.7%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
42.6% rent
16.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
26.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
19.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.8
+7%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.9%(1,276)
Black35.7%(1,236)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(890)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0.3%(10)
Diversity Score82.7%(2,864)
83
+10%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+20%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
73.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
21.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
19.1%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

44.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
55.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
9.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
4.1%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morton, Mississippi?

Morton, Mississippi has about 3,462 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Morton, Mississippi earns about $36,354 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 $66,800, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Morton, Mississippi?

About 9.2% 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 23.5% 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 250 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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