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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Morton

Washington · 1,130 residents · 0.821 sq mi
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Morton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,223. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $54,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,130
+8%vs 2000
vs 1,045 in 2000
1990 – 2025
37.9
−11%vs 2000
vs 42.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9681K1K1K1K1990201020202024Morton
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 57.8%(88)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 97.7%(87)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 145.4%(61)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 195.8%(66)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.1%(58)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3413%(147)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4414.1%(159)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 548.5%(96)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6411.9%(134)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 7410.6%(120)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 846.6%(75)
US avg: 4%
85 and over3.5%(39)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$20,223
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,063 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,281
−37%vs 2000
vs $16,275 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$54,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $91,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$302
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $500 in 2000
US average: $450
63.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.7% in 2000
36.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(989)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(12)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,118)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.6%(7)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican3%(36)
Ancestry
American22.1%(267)
German17.7%(214)
Irish14.8%(179)
English10.5%(127)
French5.2%(63)
Swedish3.9%(47)
Scottish2.3%(28)
Norwegian2.2%(26)
Finnish2.1%(25)
Dutch1.7%(20)
Arab1.1%(13)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Lebanese1.1%(13)
Armenian1%(12)
Polish0.7%(9)
Russian0.7%(8)
Italian0.4%(5)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

10.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.1%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32.1%(151)
Married51.1%(240)
Widowed2.8%(13)
Divorced14%(66)
Women 15+
Never married25.8%(131)
Married54.2%(275)
Widowed9.9%(50)
Divorced10.1%(51)
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How many people live in Morton, Washington?

Morton, Washington has about 1,130 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Morton, Washington?

The typical household in Morton, Washington earns about $20,223 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 $54,000, and the typical rent is about $302 a month.

How educated are people in Morton, Washington?

About 10.5% 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 15.4% of people in Morton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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