Morton is a city located in Cochran County Texas. Morton has a 2024 population of 1,672. It is also the county seat of Cochran County. Morton is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,690 in 2020.
The average household income in Morton is $51,408 with a poverty rate of 29.44%. The median age in Morton is 37 years: 37.6 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 846 | 53.82% |
| Two or more races | 500 | 31.81% |
| Black or African American | 113 | 7.19% |
| Other race | 108 | 6.87% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 644 | 2.41 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Non Family | 256 | 1.07 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Married | 224 | 3.58 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Female | 102 | 2.83 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Male | 62 | 2.95 | 27.4 | 72.6 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
64.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 108 | 10.23% |
| Associates Degree | 61 | 5.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 5.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 1.8% |
| High School Graduate | 424 | 40.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 221 | 20.93% |
| Some College | 168 | 15.91% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 629 | 343 | 17 |
| White | 347 | 319 | 56 |
| 2+ Races | 306 | 156 | 0 |
| Black | 100 | 78 | 1 |
| Other Race | 68 | 25 | 7 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 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 16.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $58,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $107,857 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $49,340 | $49,931 | $38,068 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,765 | $0 | $7,132 |
| Overall | $37,792 | $47,500 | $26,583 |
| Some College | $27,188 | $0 | $26,250 |
$37,792
Average Earnings
$47,500
Average Male
$26,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
39.94% of Morton residents speak only English, while 60.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 55.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,044 | 379 | 36.3% |
| Multiple | 499 | 198 | 39.68% |
| White | 427 | 39 | 9.13% |
| Black | 104 | 36 | 34.62% |
| Other | 108 | 2 | 1.85% |
29.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.5%
Male Poverty Rate
27.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morton is Multiple, with 39.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morton is Other, with 1.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.95% |
| Some College | 26.82% |
| High School | 19.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 86.67% |
| Male Employed | 24.56% |
| Female Employed | 21.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,716 | $63,057 |
| Households | $37,604 | $51,408 |
| Married Families | $53,393 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,019 | $30,038 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
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
61
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 7.56% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 3.01% |
| Black | 13 | 13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
8.9%
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
70.42%
Born in Morton
82.57%
Native Born
17.43%
Foreign Born
13.8%
Non Citizen
3.63%
Naturalized
82.57% of Morton residents were born in the United States, with 70.42% having been born in Texas. 13.8% 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 | 1,651 | -4 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 1,655 | -4 | -0.24% |
| 2027 | 1,659 | -5 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 1,664 | -4 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 1,668 | -4 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 1,672 | -5 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 1,677 | -11 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 1,688 | 53 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 1,635 | -55 | -3.25% |
| 2020 | 1,690 | -104 | -5.8% |
| 2019 | 1,794 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 1,790 | -23 | -1.27% |
| 2017 | 1,813 | -49 | -2.63% |
| 2016 | 1,862 | -43 | -2.26% |
| 2015 | 1,905 | 19 | 1.01% |
| 2014 | 1,886 | -41 | -2.13% |
| 2013 | 1,927 | -12 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 1,939 | -36 | -1.82% |
| 2011 | 1,975 | -44 | -2.18% |
| 2010 | 2,019 | 0 | 0% |