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 $82,625 with a poverty rate of 32.16%. The median age in Morton is 30.6 years: 27 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,466 | 39.73% |
| Black or African American | 1,234 | 33.44% |
| Other race | 813 | 22.03% |
| Two or more races | 149 | 4.04% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,004 | 3.51 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Female | 392 | 3.77 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Married | 363 | 3.48 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Non Family | 163 | 1.23 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Male | 86 | 6.74 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
3.49
Average Family Size
3.51
Average Household Size
60.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 123 | 5.82% |
| Associates Degree | 202 | 9.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 67 | 3.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 0.8% |
| High School Graduate | 540 | 25.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 406 | 19.21% |
| Some College | 759 | 35.9% |
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 | 821 | 645 | 39 |
| Black | 781 | 617 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 495 | 306 | 8 |
| Other Race | 399 | 236 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 4.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $21,542 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,063 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,200 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,148 | $36,815 | $24,519 |
| Some College | $36,026 | $38,443 | $21,977 |
$32,148
Average Earnings
$36,815
Average Male
$24,519
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.9% of Morton residents speak only English, while 29.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,004 | 590 | 58.76% |
| Other | 813 | 562 | 69.13% |
| Black | 1,201 | 368 | 30.64% |
| White | 1,162 | 168 | 14.46% |
| Multiple | 131 | 8 | 6.11% |
32.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.23%
Male Poverty Rate
34.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morton is Other, with 69.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morton is Multiple, with 6.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.51% |
| Some College | 9.98% |
| High School | 9.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.27% |
| Male Employed | 21.23% |
| Female Employed | 16.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,089 | $89,676 |
| Households | $29,900 | $82,625 |
| Married Families | $62,138 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,321 | $37,144 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
66
Number of Veterans
62
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 43 | 5.15% |
| White | 23 | 2.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.7%
Labor Force Participation
47.3%
Employment Rate
0.9%
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
75.91%
Born in Morton
94.31%
Native Born
5.69%
Foreign Born
4.85%
Non Citizen
0.84%
Naturalized
94.31% of Morton residents were born in the United States, with 75.91% having been born in Mississippi. 4.85% 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% |