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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Morton

Washington · 1,045 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 $31,063. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $91,600. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,045
−8%since 1990
from 1,130 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,273 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,376 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.8
+13%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9681K1K1K1K1990201020202024Morton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,063
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,223 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,275
+58%since 1990
from $10,281 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.0%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $302 in 1990
US average: $602
65.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
34.3% rent
2.9
+10%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,118)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score3.9%(44)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(989)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(12)
Asian0.7%(7)
Diversity Score4.6%(49)
5
+18%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.5%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.6%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
−11%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Morton, Washington?

Morton, Washington has about 1,045 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Morton, Washington?

The typical household in Morton, Washington earns about $31,063 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 $91,600, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Morton, Washington?

About 14.0% 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 14.0% of people in Morton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morton, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Morton, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 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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