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Morton

Washington · 1,102 residents (2025 est.) · 0.821 sq mi
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Morton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,813. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $300,900. Households here earn about 41% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,206
+15%since 2000
from 1,045 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,469 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,102 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9681K1K1K1K1990201020202024Morton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,813
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,720
+70%since 2000
from $16,275 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+16%since 2010
from 0.360 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,900
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+76%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(989)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(12)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(49)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(955)
Black5.1%(62)
Hispanic / Latino3%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.7%(153)
Diversity Score44.2%(533)
Diversity Score
44
+851%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% 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
5.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.5%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 24.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2017
from 69.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 7.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morton, Washington?

Morton, Washington has about 1,206 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morton, Washington?

The typical household in Morton, Washington earns about $57,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morton, Washington expensive?

In Morton, Washington, the median home is worth about $300,900, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Morton, Washington?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Morton, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morton, Washington?

About 13.7% of people in Morton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morton, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Morton, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 76 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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