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 $52,200 with a poverty rate of 26.86%. The median age in Morton is 39.7 years: 40.8 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 656 | 43.44% |
| White | 600 | 39.74% |
| Other race | 135 | 8.94% |
| Black or African American | 114 | 7.55% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 644 | 2.3 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Non Family | 260 | 1.1 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Married | 225 | 3.6 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Female | 108 | 2.41 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Male | 51 | 2.47 | 3.9 | 96.1 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
61.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 112 | 10.86% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 1.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63 | 6.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 3.3% |
| High School Graduate | 407 | 39.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 201 | 19.5% |
| Some College | 194 | 18.82% |
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 | 611 | 337 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 386 | 220 | 8 |
| White | 351 | 321 | 72 |
| Other Race | 98 | 29 | 8 |
| Black | 93 | 76 | 1 |
| 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 20.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,000 | $56,250 | $73,594 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,953 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,417 | $51,321 | $25,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $29,500 | $10,000 |
| Overall | $35,347 | $42,188 | $28,036 |
| Some College | $27,798 | $0 | $27,976 |
$35,347
Average Earnings
$42,188
Average Male
$28,036
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.42% of Morton residents speak only English, while 55.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 50.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 981 | 340 | 34.66% |
| Multiple | 655 | 271 | 41.37% |
| White | 438 | 35 | 7.99% |
| Black | 101 | 21 | 20.79% |
| Other | 135 | 9 | 6.67% |
26.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.68%
Male Poverty Rate
27.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morton is Multiple, with 41.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morton is Other, with 6.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.1% |
| Some College | 27.86% |
| High School | 19.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 21.35% |
| Female Employed | 15.38% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,115 | $64,335 |
| Households | $40,517 | $52,200 |
| Married Families | $58,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,985 | $32,925 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
62
Number of Veterans
52
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 8.38% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 3.06% |
| Black | 15 | 16.13% |
| Other Race | 4 | 3.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
70.66%
Born in Morton
81.85%
Native Born
18.15%
Foreign Born
14.3%
Non Citizen
3.84%
Naturalized
81.85% of Morton residents were born in the United States, with 70.66% having been born in Texas. 14.3% 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% |