Morton is a city located in Scott County Mississippi. Morton has a 2024 population of 3,592. Morton is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -3.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,707 in 2020.
The average household income in Morton is $84,929 with a poverty rate of 29.75%. The median age in Morton is 34.9 years: 27.3 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 1,367 | 37.34% |
| White | 1,091 | 29.8% |
| Black or African American | 908 | 24.8% |
| Two or more races | 295 | 8.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,002 | 3.51 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 380 | 3.43 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Female | 304 | 4.28 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Non Family | 207 | 0 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Male | 111 | 6.36 | 99.1 | 0.9 |
3.72
Average Family Size
3.51
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 114 | 5.45% |
| Associates Degree | 217 | 10.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 88 | 4.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 0.19% |
| High School Graduate | 554 | 26.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 409 | 19.57% |
| Some College | 704 | 33.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 765 | 598 | 57 |
| Hispanic | 704 | 493 | 7 |
| Black | 621 | 476 | 28 |
| Other Race | 552 | 341 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 77 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,613 | $24,423 | $30,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $55,682 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,758 | $40,174 | $22,234 |
| Some College | $38,859 | $39,968 | $22,299 |
$37,758
Average Earnings
$40,174
Average Male
$22,234
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.03% of Morton residents speak only English, while 41.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 41.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,367 | 817 | 59.77% |
| Hispanic | 1,598 | 817 | 51.13% |
| Black | 901 | 188 | 20.87% |
| White | 901 | 48 | 5.33% |
29.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.58%
Male Poverty Rate
28.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morton is Other, with 59.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morton is White, with 5.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50% |
| Some College | 9.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.44% |
| High School | 2.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 18.14% |
| Male Employed | 10.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,009 | $97,159 |
| Households | $38,889 | $84,929 |
| Married Families | $62,647 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $31,124 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.8%
Male Marriage Rate
29.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
100
Number of Veterans
100
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 66 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 52 | 7.39% |
| White | 48 | 5.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.5%
Labor Force Participation
42.4%
Employment Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.01%
Born in Morton
93.74%
Native Born
6.26%
Foreign Born
6.26%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
93.74% of Morton residents were born in the United States, with 73.01% having been born in Mississippi. 6.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,449 | -28 | -0.81% |
| 2028 | 3,477 | -29 | -0.83% |
| 2027 | 3,506 | -29 | -0.82% |
| 2026 | 3,535 | -28 | -0.79% |
| 2025 | 3,563 | -29 | -0.81% |
| 2024 | 3,592 | -29 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 3,621 | -10 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 3,631 | -15 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 3,646 | -61 | -1.65% |
| 2020 | 3,707 | 160 | 4.51% |
| 2019 | 3,547 | -43 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 3,590 | -33 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 3,623 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 3,627 | -16 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 3,643 | -19 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 3,662 | 11 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 3,651 | -14 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 3,665 | -17 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 3,682 | -11 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 3,693 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,482 | 270 | 8.41% |
| 1990 | 3,212 | -91 | -2.76% |
| 1980 | 3,303 | 631 | 23.62% |
| 1970 | 2,672 | -777 | -22.53% |