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Morton County

Kansas · 2,701 residents · 729.731 sq mi
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Morton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,866. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 795 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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

Total population
2,701
−23%since 2000
from 3,496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+17%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Morton County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,866
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,232 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,754
+39%since 2000
from $17,076 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction23.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information2%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0.3%
US avg: 10%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$603
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+27%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(1,940)
Black0.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(591)
Asian1.1%(31)
Other3.2%(85)
Diversity Score52.4%(1,416)
Diversity Score
52
+57%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+30%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morton County, Kansas?

Morton County, Kansas has about 2,701 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morton County, Kansas earns about $41,866 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 $90,300, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Morton County, Kansas?

About 16.3% 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 15.4% of people in Morton County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morton County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Morton County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 779 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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