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Morton

Texas · 1,690 residents · 1.505 sq mi
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Morton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 559 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $30,300. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
1,690
−25%since 2000
from 2,249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,123 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,494 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+6%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Morton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,809 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,780
+95%since 2000
from $10,641 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing7.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−2%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.2%(882)
Black6%(134)
Hispanic / Latino53.8%(1,210)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.1%(1,531)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(393)
Black3.1%(52)
Hispanic / Latino72.2%(1,221)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(12)
Diversity Score51.8%(875)
Diversity Score
52
−24%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.4%
−40.2 ptssince 2013
from 63.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morton, Texas?

Morton, Texas has about 1,690 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morton, Texas?

The typical household in Morton, Texas earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morton, Texas expensive?

In Morton, Texas, the median home is worth about $30,300, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Morton, Texas?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Morton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morton, Texas?

About 24.0% of people in Morton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Morton, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 899 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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