Morton is a city located in Lewis County Washington. Morton has a 2024 population of 1,104. Morton is currently growing at a rate of 1.47% annually and its population has increased by 6.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,038 in 2020.
The average household income in Morton is $63,815 with a poverty rate of 13.53%. The median age in Morton is 49.5 years: 47 years for males, and 55.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,081 | 81.1% |
| Two or more races | 174 | 13.05% |
| Other race | 56 | 4.2% |
| Native American | 22 | 1.65% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 503 | 2.52 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Married | 277 | 3.15 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Non Family | 152 | 1.16 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Male | 44 | 3.09 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Female | 30 | 2.73 | 36.7 | 63.3 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
80.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 7.16% |
| Associates Degree | 113 | 11.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83 | 8.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 4.32% |
| High School Graduate | 326 | 31.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 5.1% |
| Some College | 328 | 32.19% |
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 | 767 | 688 | 107 |
| 2+ Races | 129 | 126 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 111 | 68 | 13 |
| Other Race | 56 | 13 | 13 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 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 other race people with a rate of 23.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,821 | $0 | $83,750 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $41,944 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $24,567 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,231 | $41,000 | $0 |
| Some College | $31,250 | $41,250 | $28,344 |
$31,231
Average Earnings
$41,000
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.98% of Morton residents speak only English, while 6.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 902 | 99 | 10.98% |
| Multiple | 174 | 67 | 38.51% |
| Native | 22 | 4 | 18.18% |
| Hispanic | 194 | 1 | 0.52% |
13.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.33%
Male Poverty Rate
18.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morton is Multiple, with 38.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morton is Hispanic, with 0.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 22.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.8% |
| High School | 10.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 21.43% |
| Female Employed | 1.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,417 | $78,577 |
| Households | $55,156 | $63,815 |
| Married Families | $59,858 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,750 | $26,655 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
53.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
71
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| World War II | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 8.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
42.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.9%
Labor Force Participation
40.8%
Employment Rate
11%
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
63.32%
Born in Morton
95.27%
Native Born
4.73%
Foreign Born
2.25%
Non Citizen
2.48%
Naturalized
95.27% of Morton residents were born in the United States, with 63.32% having been born in Washington. 2.25% 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 | 1,188 | 17 | 1.45% |
| 2028 | 1,171 | 17 | 1.47% |
| 2027 | 1,154 | 16 | 1.41% |
| 2026 | 1,138 | 17 | 1.52% |
| 2025 | 1,121 | 17 | 1.54% |
| 2024 | 1,104 | 16 | 1.47% |
| 2023 | 1,088 | 9 | 0.83% |
| 2022 | 1,079 | 12 | 1.12% |
| 2021 | 1,067 | 29 | 2.79% |
| 2020 | 1,038 | -157 | -13.14% |
| 2019 | 1,195 | 15 | 1.27% |
| 2018 | 1,180 | 16 | 1.37% |
| 2017 | 1,164 | 24 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 1,140 | 17 | 1.51% |
| 2015 | 1,123 | 9 | 0.81% |
| 2014 | 1,114 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 1,116 | -6 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 1,122 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 1,126 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1,126 | 0 | 0% |