Morton County, Kansas's estimated 2024 population is 2,559 with a growth rate of -0.81% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Morton County, Kansas is the 91st largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 3,241 and has seen a growth of -21.04% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,454 | -21 | -0.85% |
| 2028 | 2,475 | -21 | -0.84% |
| 2027 | 2,496 | -21 | -0.83% |
| 2026 | 2,517 | -21 | -0.83% |
| 2025 | 2,538 | -21 | -0.82% |
| 2024 | 2,559 | -21 | -0.81% |
| 2023 | 2,580 | -21 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 2,601 | -70 | -2.62% |
| 2021 | 2,671 | -29 | -1.07% |
| 2020 | 2,700 | 164 | 6.47% |
| 2019 | 2,536 | -126 | -4.73% |
| 2018 | 2,662 | -81 | -2.95% |
| 2017 | 2,743 | -59 | -2.11% |
| 2016 | 2,802 | -148 | -5.02% |
| 2015 | 2,950 | -89 | -2.93% |
| 2014 | 3,039 | -75 | -2.41% |
| 2013 | 3,114 | -12 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 3,126 | -50 | -1.57% |
| 2011 | 3,176 | -65 | -2.01% |
| 2010 | 3,241 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,480 | 26 | 0.75% |
| 1980 | 3,454 | -122 | -3.41% |
| 1970 | 3,576 | 222 | 6.62% |
| 1960 | 3,354 | 744 | 28.51% |
| 1950 | 2,610 | 424 | 19.4% |
| 1940 | 2,186 | -1,906 | -46.58% |
| 1930 | 4,092 | 915 | 28.8% |
| 1920 | 3,177 | 1,844 | 138.33% |
| 1910 | 1,333 | 1,029 | 338.49% |
| 1900 | 304 | -420 | -58.01% |
| 1890 | 724 | 715 | 7944.44% |
| 1880 | 9 | -2,445 | -99.63% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,230 | 82.96% |
| Two or more races | 353 | 13.13% |
| Other race | 43 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 37 | 1.38% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 939 | 2.78 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Married | 419 | 4.22 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Non Family | 397 | 1.12 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Male | 78 | 3.46 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Female | 45 | 2.91 | 60 | 40 |
3.9
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
73.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 3.61% |
| Associates Degree | 222 | 11.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 246 | 13.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 80 | 4.31% |
| High School Graduate | 670 | 36.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 159 | 8.56% |
| Some College | 414 | 22.28% |
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 | 1,400 | 1,321 | 271 |
| Hispanic | 378 | 236 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 147 | 60 | 0 |
| Asian | 37 | 32 | 28 |
| Other Race | 31 | 30 | 15 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,316 | $45,987 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,438 | $228,333 | $66,063 |
| High School Graduate | $48,165 | $51,023 | $28,415 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,361 | $52,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,028 | $50,956 | $32,059 |
| Some College | $38,188 | $56,000 | $36,944 |
$43,028
Average Earnings
$50,956
Average Male
$32,059
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.36% of Morton County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 18.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,837 | 228 | 12.41% |
| Hispanic | 634 | 92 | 14.51% |
| Multiple | 350 | 78 | 22.29% |
| Other | 43 | 4 | 9.3% |
13.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.31%
Male Poverty Rate
14.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morton County, Kansas is Multiple, with 22.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morton County, Kansas is Other, with 9.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.89% |
| Some College | 13.27% |
| High School | 11.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 4.52% |
| Male Employed | 3.35% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,563 | $89,140 |
| Households | $57,943 | $72,181 |
| Married Families | $91,198 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,150 | $44,644 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
95
Number of Veterans
56
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 4.18% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 12.64% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
55.51%
Born in Morton County, Kansas
88.32%
Native Born
11.68%
Foreign Born
7.55%
Non Citizen
4.13%
Naturalized
88.32% of Morton County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 55.51% having been born in Kansas. 7.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.