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Morton

Washington · 1,036 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 $41,909. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $160,900. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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

1,036
−1%since 2000
from 1,045 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,262 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
50.8
+19%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
9681K1K1K1K1990201020202024Morton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,909
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$19,718
+21%since 2000
from $16,275 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
13.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$160,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$821
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
67.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
32.5% rent
3.8
+30%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(880)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(69)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other12%(124)
Diversity Score40.3%(418)
40
+768%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
6.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
63.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
41.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
9.7%
−48.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
50.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
9.6%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Morton, Washington?

Morton, Washington has about 1,036 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morton, Washington?

The typical household in Morton, Washington earns about $41,909 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 $160,900, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Morton, Washington?

About 15.2% 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 13.3% 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 94 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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