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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Morton County

Kansas · 3,496 residents · 729.731 sq mi
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Morton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,232. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $63,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,496
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,480 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
+10%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Morton County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,232
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,659 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,076
+35%since 1990
from $12,669 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.5%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
28.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−3%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(3,297)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(358)
Asian0.6%(21)
Diversity Score31.5%(1,094)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(2,891)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(493)
Asian1.1%(37)
Diversity Score33.5%(1,171)
Diversity Score
33
+7%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
−15%since 1990
from 14.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Morton County to nearby counties

MORTON COUNTY VS
Stanton County
Income$71,700+93%
Home value$67,800+7%
Population1,986−20%
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MORTON COUNTY VS
Stevens County
Income$64,178+72%
Home value$129,300+105%
Population4,984+102%
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MORTON COUNTY VS
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Income$60,069+61%
Home value$163,500+159%
Population20,322+723%
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MORTON COUNTY VS
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Income$66,476+79%
Home value$110,300+75%
Population7,028+185%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morton County, Kansas?

Morton County, Kansas has about 3,496 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Morton County, Kansas earns about $37,232 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 $63,100, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Morton County, Kansas?

About 17.6% 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 10.5% of people in Morton County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morton County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Morton County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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3 ZIP codes
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