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Morton County

North Dakota · 25,303 residents · 1,925.888 sq mi
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Morton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,028. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $66,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% 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

25,303
+7%since 1990
from 23,700 in 1990
1990 – 2025
13 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 12 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+13%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
23K26K29K32K35K1990201020202024Morton County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,028
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,685 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,202
+63%since 1990
from $10,534 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.6%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$405
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $315 in 1990
US average: $602
75.5%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
24.5% rent
1.8
−15%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(23,282)
Black0.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(49)
Asian0.3%(69)
Diversity Score4.8%(1,147)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(24,161)
Black0.2%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(164)
Asian0.3%(77)
Diversity Score2.8%(716)
3
−42%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.0%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.2%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−43%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morton County, North Dakota?

Morton County, North Dakota has about 25,303 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Morton County, North Dakota?

The typical household in Morton County, North Dakota earns about $37,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morton County, North Dakota expensive?

In Morton County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $66,800, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Morton County, North Dakota?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Morton County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morton County, North Dakota?

About 9.6% of people in Morton County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morton County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Morton County, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,603 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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