Morton, Mississippi Population 2022
Morton is a city located in Scott County Mississippi. Morton has a 2020 population of 3,374. Morton is currently declining at a rate of -1.49% annually and its population has decreased by -8.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,693 in 2010.
The average household income in Morton is $50,706 with a poverty rate of 32.40%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $725 per month, and the median house value is $81,500. The median age in Morton is 27.8 years, 23 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
Morton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mortonwas:
- White: 43.50%
- Black or African American: 38.99%
- Other race: 15.14%
- Native American: 1.31%
- Two or more races: 1.06%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,563 | 43.50% |
| Black or African American | 1,401 | 38.99% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 | 1.31% |
| Some Other Race | 544 | 15.14% |
| Two or More Races | 38 | 1.06% |
Morton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 903 | 3.82 | 53.5 |
| Married | 345 | 3.76 | 69.9 |
| Male | 182 | 4.3 | 35.7 |
| Female | 306 | 4.13 | 40.2 |
| Non Family | 70 | 1.54 | 77.1 |
3.51
Average Family Size
3.82
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 397 | 18.88% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 218 | 10.37% |
| High School Graduate | 565 | 26.87% |
| Some College | 683 | 32.48% |
| Associates Degree | 156 | 7.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 65 | 3.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 0.90% |
Morton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 763 | 619 | 70 |
| Black | 797 | 545 | 14 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | |
| Other Race | 361 | 223 | |
| Hispanic | 526 | 307 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.17%.
Morton Language by Age
Morton Language
71.07% of Morton residents speak only English, while 28.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.90% of the population.
Morton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 19 | 10 | 52.63% |
| Black | 1,390 | 581 | 41.80% |
| Hispanic | 903 | 352 | 38.98% |
| White | 1,051 | 162 | 15.41% |
| Other | 292 | NaN% |
32.40%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.56%
Male Poverty Rate
26.63%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Morton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morton is Multiple, with 52.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.28%.
Morton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Morton Married by Age and Sex
Morton Marriage
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 20-34.
Morton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 3.78% |
| Black | 17 | 1.93% |
Morton Veterans by Education
6.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
54%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.62%
Born in Morton
89.81%
Native Born
10.19%
Foreign Born
8.63%
Non Citizen
1.56%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.81% of Morton residents were born in the United States, with 73.62% having been born in Mississippi. 8.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,672 | 0.00% | |
| 1980 | 3,303 | 631 | 2.14% |
| 1990 | 3,212 | -91 | -0.28% |
| 2000 | 3,482 | 270 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 3,693 | 211 | 0.59% |
| 2011 | 3,679 | -14 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 3,665 | -14 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 3,647 | -18 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 3,658 | 11 | 0.30% |
| 2015 | 3,635 | -23 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 3,617 | -18 | -0.50% |
| 2017 | 3,615 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 3,578 | -37 | -1.02% |
| 2019 | 3,527 | -51 | -1.43% |
| 2020 | 3,476 | -51 | -1.45% |
| 2021 | 3,425 | -51 | -1.47% |
| 2022 | 3,374 | -51 | -1.49% |