COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Morton County

Kansas · 3,480 residents · 729.731 sq mi

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Morton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,659. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $44,700.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.8

US median: 33.0

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 7%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

3,480

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 3,496 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

5 / sq mi

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 5 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.8

−9%vs 2000

vs 36.2 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20243K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$25,659

−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $37,232 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,669

−26%vs 2000

vs $17,076 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

16.2%

+5.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.5% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$44,700

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $63,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$300

−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $413 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

72.7%

+1.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 71.3% in 2000

27.3% rent

Afford Score

1.7

+3%vs 2000

vs 1.7 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic82.7%(2,891)

Black0.2%(7)

Hispanic / Latino14.1%(493)

Asian1.1%(37)

Other0%

Diversity Score33.5%(1,171)

1990

White, non-Hispanic94.7%(3,297)

Black0.1%(3)

Hispanic / Latino10.3%(358)

Asian0.6%(21)

Other4.6%(159)

Diversity Score31.5%(1,094)

Diversity Score

−6%vs 2000

vs 33 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.2%

−1.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 17.6% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

75.8%

−6.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 81.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.4%

−0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.9% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

14.1 min

+18%vs 2000

vs 12.0 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morton County, Kansas?

Morton County, Kansas has about 3,480 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Morton County, Kansas?

The typical household in Morton County, Kansas earns about $25,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morton County, Kansas expensive?

In Morton County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $44,700, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Morton County, Kansas?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Morton County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morton County, Kansas?

About 16.2% of people in Morton County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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