Morton, WA

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Morton Overview

1,333
TOTAL POPULATION
640
MALE POPULATION
693
FEMALE POPULATION
92.35
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.28
FEMALES / 100 MALES
49.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,056
PER CAPITA INCOME
$60,417
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,156
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
507
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
45.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Morton Zip Codes

Morton Area Codes

Race in Morton

The most populous races in Morton are White / Caucasian (1,081 | 81.1%), Hispanic or Latino (194 | 14.5%), and Two or more Races (174 | 13.1%).
Race in Morton
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino19414.5%
Native / Alaskan221.7%
White / Caucasian1,08181.1%
Two or more Races17413.1%
Some other Race564.2%
Total1,333100.0%

Ancestry in Morton

The most populous ancestries reported in Morton are German (274 | 20.6%), Irish (215 | 16.1%), Mexican (181 | 13.6%), American (130 | 9.8%), and English (130 | 9.8%), together accounting for 69.8% of all Morton residents.
Ancestry in Morton
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1309.8%
Arab221.7%
Bhutanese251.9%
Blackfeet70.5%
Bulgarian110.8%
Burmese483.6%
Cherokee221.7%
Choctaw40.3%
Cuban131.0%
Dutch191.4%
English1309.8%
European181.3%
Finnish282.1%
French1229.1%
German27420.6%
Irish21516.1%
Lebanese221.7%
Mexican18113.6%
Northern European80.6%
Norwegian211.6%
Polish211.6%
Russian80.6%
Scandinavian40.3%
Scottish322.4%
Swedish443.3%
Swiss80.6%
Tsimshian181.3%
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Immigrants in Morton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Morton came from Latin America (44 | 3.3%), Central America (31 | 2.3%), Mexico (31 | 2.3%), Europe (19 | 1.4%), and Caribbean (13 | 1.0%), together accounting for 10.4% of all Morton residents.
Immigrants in Morton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Bulgaria110.8%
Caribbean131.0%
Central America312.3%
Cuba131.0%
Eastern Europe110.8%
Europe191.4%
Germany80.6%
Latin America443.3%
Mexico312.3%
Western Europe80.6%
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Sex and Age in Morton

Sex and Age in Morton

The most populous age groups in Morton are 60 to 64 Years (105 | 16.4%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (138 | 19.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Morton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years37 (5.8%)28 (4.0%)
10 to 14 Years68 (10.6%)49 (7.1%)
15 to 19 Years45 (7.0%)30 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Years18 (2.8%)18 (2.6%)
25 to 29 Years17 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years21 (3.3%)38 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Years89 (13.9%)89 (12.8%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)60 (8.7%)
45 to 49 Years29 (4.5%)18 (2.6%)
50 to 54 Years60 (9.4%)13 (1.9%)
55 to 59 Years0 (0.0%)34 (4.9%)
60 to 64 Years105 (16.4%)138 (19.9%)
65 to 69 Years37 (5.8%)33 (4.8%)
70 to 74 Years64 (10.0%)44 (6.4%)
75 to 79 Years10 (1.6%)35 (5.1%)
80 to 84 Years12 (1.9%)8 (1.1%)
85 Years and over7 (1.1%)58 (8.4%)
Total640 (100.0%)693 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Morton

Median Family Size in Morton

The median family size in Morton is 2.89 persons per family, with married-couple families (277 | 78.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.98 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (44 | 12.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.48 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Morton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple277 (78.9%)2.98
Single Male/Father44 (12.5%)2.48
Single Female/Mother30 (8.6%)2.73
Total Families351 (100.0%)2.89

Median Household Size in Morton

The median household size in Morton is 2.52 persons per household, with married-couple households (277 | 55.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.15 persons per household. non-family households (152 | 30.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Morton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple277 (55.1%)3.15
Single Male/Father44 (8.7%)3.09
Single Female/Mother30 (6.0%)2.73
Non-family152 (30.2%)1.16
Total Households503 (100.0%)2.52

Household Size by Marriage Status in Morton

Out of a total of 503 households in Morton, 351 (69.8%) are family households, while 152 (30.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 195, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 138.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Morton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-138 (27.4%)
2-Person Households195 (38.8%)14 (2.8%)
3-Person Households20 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households74 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households48 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households14 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total351 (69.8%)152 (30.2%)

Female Fertility in Morton

Fertility by Age in Morton

Average fertility rate in Morton is 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 167.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years acount for 62.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Morton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years5 (62.5%)167.0
20 to 34 years3 (37.5%)54.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total8 (100.0%)30.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Morton

37.5% of women with births (8) in Morton are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Morton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)

Fertility by Education in Morton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Morton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School5 (62.5%)116.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree3 (37.5%)300.0
Total8 (100.0%)30.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Morton

62.5% of women with births in Morton are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Morton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)

Income in Morton

Income Overview in Morton

Per Capita Income in Morton is $26,056, while median incomes of families and households are $60,417 and $55,156 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,333$26,056
Median Family Income351$60,417
Mean Family Income351$78,577
Median Household Income503$55,156
Mean Household Income503$63,815
Income Deficit351$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,33341.42%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,33358.58¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,3330.41

Earnings by Sex in Morton

Average Earnings in Morton are $31,397, $40,100 for men and $23,490 for women, a difference of 41.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Morton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male270 (51.0%)$40,100
Female259 (49.0%)$23,490
Total529 (100.0%)$31,397

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Morton

The most common earnings brackets in Morton are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (67 | 24.8%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (44 | 17.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Morton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)20 (7.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)44 (17.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)17 (6.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)28 (10.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)11 (4.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99933 (12.2%)24 (9.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)40 (15.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99967 (24.8%)18 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99934 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99925 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9999 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99910 (3.7%)8 (3.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99918 (6.7%)3 (1.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99941 (15.2%)26 (10.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (1.5%)16 (6.2%)
$100,000+29 (10.7%)4 (1.5%)
Total270 (100.0%)259 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Morton

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Morton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$24,567$0
High School Diploma$41,944$0
College or Associate's Degree$41,250$28,344
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$41,000$0

Family Income in Morton

Family Income Brackets in Morton

According to the Morton family income data, there are 144 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 41.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Morton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00061.7%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999185.1%
$25,000 to $34,999185.1%
$35,000 to $49,9995515.7%
$50,000 to $74,99914441.0%
$75,000 to $99,999185.1%
$100,000 to $149,9996217.7%
$150,000 to $199,99992.6%
$200,000+216.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Morton

3-person families (38 | 10.8%) account for the highest median family income in Morton with $105,714 per family, while 3-person families (38 | 10.8%) have the highest median income of $35,238 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Morton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families195 (55.6%)$58,015
3-Person Families38 (10.8%)$105,714
4-Person Families97 (27.6%)$73,818
5-Person Families11 (3.1%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families10 (2.9%)$0
Total351 (100.0%)$60,417

Family Income by Number of Earners in Morton

The median family income in Morton is $60,417, with families comprising 3+ earners (34) having the highest median family income of $143,333, while families with no earners (105) have the lowest median family income of $46,250, accounting for 9.7% and 29.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Morton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners105 (29.9%)$46,250
1 Earner85 (24.2%)$59,063
2 Earners127 (36.2%)$74,020
3+ Earners34 (9.7%)$143,333
Total351 (100.0%)$60,417

Household Income in Morton

Household Income Brackets in Morton

With 112 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Morton, accounting for 22.3% of all households. In contrast, only 9 households (1.8%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Morton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000163.2%
$10,000 to $14,999306.0%
$15,000 to $24,9999118.1%
$25,000 to $34,999204.0%
$35,000 to $49,9997615.1%
$50,000 to $74,99911222.3%
$75,000 to $99,9995110.1%
$100,000 to $149,9997715.3%
$150,000 to $199,99991.8%
$200,000+214.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Morton

The median household income in Morton is $55,156, with the highest median household income of $75,236 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 137 households (27.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 7 households (1.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Morton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7 (1.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years137 (27.2%)$75,236
45 to 64 Years208 (41.3%)$58,480
65+ Years151 (30.0%)$0
Total503 (100.0%)$55,156

Poverty in Morton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Morton

With 8.3% poverty level for males and 18.8% for females among the residents of Morton, under 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 6 males (28.6%) and 7 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Morton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years5 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)4 (23.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)5 (12.2%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years7 (7.9%)84 (56.4%)
45 to 54 Years15 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)6 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years20 (19.8%)10 (13.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (3.4%)
Total53 (8.3%)118 (18.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Morton

According to the poverty statistics in Morton, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Morton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (71.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years38 (88.4%)54 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years58 (100.0%)13 (76.5%)
15 Years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years30 (100.0%)36 (87.8%)
25 to 34 Years38 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years82 (92.1%)65 (43.6%)
45 to 54 Years74 (83.2%)31 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years105 (100.0%)149 (96.1%)
65 to 74 Years81 (80.2%)67 (87.0%)
75 Years and over29 (100.0%)57 (96.6%)
Total583 (91.7%)510 (81.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Morton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Morton show that 2.5% or 7 of the total 277 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 6.5%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Morton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children158 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children101 (93.5%)7 (6.5%)
3 or 4 Children11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total270 (97.5%)7 (2.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Morton

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Morton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)6 (20.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Morton

The poverty data for Morton shows that 7 of the married-couple family households (2.5%) and 6 of the single-parent households (8.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (6.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 household (60.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Morton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children7 (6.5%)6 (60.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (2.5%)6 (8.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Morton

Employment by Class of Employer in Morton

Among the 451 employed individuals in Morton, private company employees (317 | 70.3%), state government employees (48 | 10.6%), and self-employed (incorporated) (23 | 5.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Morton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees31770.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)235.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)224.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees194.2%
State Government Employees4810.6%
Federal Government Employees224.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total451100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Morton

According to the labor force statistics for Morton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,105), 45.9% or 507 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.0% or 56 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 59 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 40.0% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Morton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years30 (60.0%)12 (40.0%)
20 to 24 Years25 (69.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years11 (64.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years117 (49.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years104 (86.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years11 (32.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years117 (48.1%)44 (37.6%)
65 to 74 Years33 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total507 (45.9%)56 (11.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Morton

According to labor force statistics for Morton, 58.9% of individuals (419) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (711) are in the labor force, with 10.5% or 44 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 91 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 34.9% or 44 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Morton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School46 (57.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma126 (50.8%)87 (34.9%)
College / Associate Degree156 (53.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total419 (58.9%)75 (10.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Morton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Morton are Community & Social Service (45 | 10.0%), Education Instruction & Library (34 | 7.5%), Management (16 | 3.5%), Education, Arts & Media (11 | 2.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (9 | 2.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Morton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Morton, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (64.7%), and Community & Social Service (48.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Morton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Business & Financial7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 23 (51.1%)22 (48.9%)
Education, Arts & Media11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library12 (35.3%)22 (64.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)39 (50.6%)38 (49.3%)
Total (Overall)253 (56.1%)198 (43.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Morton are Food Preparation & Serving (50 | 11.1%), Security & Protection (33 | 7.3%), Personal Care & Service (29 | 6.4%), Law Enforcement (17 | 3.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (16 | 3.5%).
Services Occupations in Morton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Morton, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (52.0%), and Security & Protection (48.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Morton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Security & Protection16 (48.5%)17 (51.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving26 (52.0%)24 (48.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Total (Category)42 (36.2%)74 (63.8%)
Total (Overall)253 (56.1%)198 (43.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Morton are Sales & Related (86 | 19.1%), and Office & Administration (13 | 2.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Morton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Morton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related18 (20.9%)68 (79.1%)
Office & Administration10 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
Total (Category)28 (28.3%)71 (71.7%)
Total (Overall)253 (56.1%)198 (43.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Morton are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (77 | 17.1%), and Construction & Extraction (28 | 6.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Morton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Morton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)253 (56.1%)198 (43.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Morton are Production (48 | 10.6%), and Material Moving (6 | 1.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Morton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Morton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production33 (68.8%)15 (31.2%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)39 (72.2%)15 (27.8%)
Total (Overall)253 (56.1%)198 (43.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Morton

Employment Industries in Morton

The major employment industries in Morton include Retail Trade (128 | 28.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (88 | 19.5%), Manufacturing (51 | 11.3%), Educational Services (34 | 7.5%), and Public Administration (34 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Morton

Employment Industries by Sex in Morton

The Morton industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Educational Services (64.7%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (62.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Morton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction16 (72.7%)6 (27.3%)
Manufacturing43 (84.3%)8 (15.7%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade51 (39.8%)77 (60.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing9 (69.2%)4 (30.8%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services12 (35.3%)22 (64.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance11 (37.9%)18 (62.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services70 (79.5%)18 (20.4%)
Public Administration17 (50.0%)17 (50.0%)
Total253 (56.1%)198 (43.9%)

Education in Morton

School Enrollment in Morton

The most common levels of schooling among the 223 students in Morton are middle school (66 | 29.6%), high school (58 | 26.0%), and elementary school (49 | 22.0%).
School Enrollment in Morton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten146.3%
Elementary School4922.0%
Middle School6629.6%
High School5826.0%
College / Undergraduate2511.2%
Graduate / Professional114.9%
Total223100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Morton

Out of a total of 223 students who are enrolled in schools in Morton, 40 (17.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 183 (82.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 11 (73.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 11 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Morton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old40 (75.5%)13 (24.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds85 (90.4%)9 (9.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds33 (82.5%)7 (17.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4 (26.7%)11 (73.3%)
35 Years and over10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total183 (82.1%)40 (17.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Morton

Education (45 | 34.4%), science & technology (32 | 24.4%), business (21 | 16.0%), computers & mathematics (11 | 8.4%), and psychology (11 | 8.4%) are the most common fields of study among 131 individuals in Morton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Morton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics118.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences43.0%
Psychology118.4%
Social Sciences75.3%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology3224.4%
Business2116.0%
Education4534.4%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total131100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Morton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Morton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Morton are males with 3 vehicles (89, accounting for 35.2%) and females with 3 vehicles (40, making up 45.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Morton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle20 (7.9%)18 (9.1%)
2 Vehicles61 (24.1%)55 (27.8%)
3 Vehicles89 (35.2%)40 (20.2%)
4 Vehicles79 (31.2%)78 (39.4%)
5 or more Vehicles4 (1.6%)7 (3.5%)
Total253 (100.0%)198 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Morton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Morton are less than 5 minutes (170 commuters, 39.7%), 60 to 89 minutes (63 commuters, 14.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (58 commuters, 13.6%).
Commute Time in Morton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes17039.7%
5 to 9 Minutes317.2%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes5813.6%
20 to 24 Minutes225.1%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes00.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes245.6%
45 to 59 Minutes419.6%
60 to 89 Minutes6314.7%
90 or more Minutes194.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Morton

The most common commute times in Morton are less than 5 minutes (69 commuters, 28.3%) for males and less than 5 minutes (101 commuters, 54.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Morton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes69 (28.3%)101 (54.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes31 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes42 (17.2%)16 (8.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes11 (4.5%)11 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes11 (4.5%)13 (7.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes17 (7.0%)24 (13.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes63 (25.8%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)19 (10.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Morton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Morton are 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (56, 23.0%) for males and 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (44, 23.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Morton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM52 (21.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM5 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM21 (8.6%)29 (15.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM24 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4 (1.6%)3 (1.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM19 (7.8%)3 (1.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM16 (6.6%)43 (23.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9 (3.7%)7 (3.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM10 (4.1%)44 (23.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM56 (23.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)18 (9.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)13 (7.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)24 (13.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM28 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total244 (100.0%)184 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Morton

Occupancy by Ownership in Morton

Of the total 503 dwellings in Morton, owner-occupied units account for 405 (80.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 98 (19.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Morton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units40580.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9819.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units503100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Morton

Occupancy by Household Size in Morton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household13827.4%
2-Person Household20941.5%
3-Person Household204.0%
4+ Person Household13627.0%
Total Housing Units503100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Morton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Morton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household110 (79.7%)28 (20.3%)
2-Person Household169 (80.9%)40 (19.1%)
3-Person Household13 (65.0%)7 (35.0%)
4+ Person Household113 (83.1%)23 (16.9%)
Total Housing Units405 (80.5%)98 (19.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Morton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Morton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma104 (73.8%)37 (26.2%)
College/Associate Degree197 (82.1%)43 (17.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher44 (71.0%)18 (29.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Morton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Morton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years326.4%
35 to 44 Years11222.3%
45 to 54 Years265.2%
55 to 64 Years18236.2%
65 to 74 Years10520.9%
75 to 84 Years214.2%
85 Years and Over255.0%
Total503100.0%

Housing Finances in Morton

Median Income by Occupancy in Morton

Median Income by Occupancy in Morton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied405 (80.5%)$58,835
Renter-Occupied98 (19.5%)$36,250
Average503 (100.0%)$55,156

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Morton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Morton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)10 (10.2%)
$5,000 to $9,9996 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99930 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99953 (13.1%)10 (10.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99917 (4.2%)11 (11.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9992 (0.5%)18 (18.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99953 (13.1%)23 (23.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99997 (23.9%)15 (15.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99951 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99966 (16.3%)11 (11.2%)
$150,000 or more30 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total405 (100.0%)98 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Morton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Morton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30019 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49980 (19.8%)10 (10.2%)
$500 to $79941 (10.1%)28 (28.6%)
$800 to $99955 (13.6%)34 (34.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49969 (17.0%)18 (18.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999113 (27.9%)8 (8.2%)
$2,000 to $2,49924 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9994 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total405 (100.0%)98 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Morton

Housing Structures in Morton

Housing Structures in Morton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached43887.1%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments71.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments71.4%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other5110.1%
Total503100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Morton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Morton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached379 (86.5%)59 (13.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other26 (51.0%)25 (49.0%)
Total405 (80.5%)98 (19.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Morton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Morton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms11 (2.7%)7 (7.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms90 (22.2%)58 (59.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms225 (55.6%)33 (33.7%)
8 or more Rooms79 (19.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total405 (100.0%)98 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Morton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Morton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity318 (78.5%)63 (64.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene19 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels68 (16.8%)25 (25.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)10 (10.2%)
Total405 (100.0%)98 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Morton

Household Vehicle Usage in Morton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)11 (11.2%)
1 Vehicle90 (22.2%)32 (32.7%)
2 Vehicles137 (33.8%)48 (49.0%)
3 or more Vehicles178 (44.0%)7 (7.1%)
Total405 (100.0%)98 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Morton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Morton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units159246
Median Property Value$237,100$241,300
Median Household Income$36,875$15
Monthly Housing Costs$419$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,097$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Morton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Morton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99948 (30.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99967 (42.1%)180 (73.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99944 (27.7%)66 (26.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total159 (100.0%)246 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Morton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Morton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99970 (44.0%)6 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9992 (1.3%)30 (12.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99932 (20.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99933 (20.7%)21 (8.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)64 (26.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9997 (4.4%)51 (20.7%)
$150,000 or more15 (9.4%)59 (24.0%)
Total159 (100.0%)246 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Morton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Morton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x32 (20.1%)75,135 (30,542.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x10 (6.3%)52 (21.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x9 (5.7%)76 (30.9%)
4.0x or more108 (67.9%)34 (13.8%)
Total159 (100.0%)246 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Morton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Morton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80025 (15.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49921 (13.2%)53 (21.5%)
$800 to $1,499104 (65.4%)37 (15.0%)
Total159 (100.0%)246 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Morton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Morton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Morton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years19 (76.0%)6 (24.0%)
6 to 18 Years212 (92.2%)18 (7.8%)
19 to 25 Years60 (92.3%)5 (7.7%)
26 to 34 Years66 (94.3%)4 (5.7%)
35 to 44 Years238 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years106 (88.3%)14 (11.7%)
55 to 64 Years241 (92.7%)19 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years178 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,208 (94.8%)66 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Morton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Morton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born19 (76.0%)6 (24.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen212 (92.2%)18 (7.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen60 (92.3%)5 (7.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Morton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Morton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000188 (94.5%)11 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999190 (82.6%)40 (17.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999217 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999229 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over377 (96.2%)15 (3.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Morton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Morton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 69 (36.0%)10 (40.0%)
6 to 18 Years126 (54.8%)86 (37.4%)
19 to 25 Years24 (36.9%)36 (55.4%)
25 to 34 Years38 (54.3%)48 (68.6%)
35 to 44 Years140 (58.8%)137 (57.6%)
45 to 54 Years29 (24.2%)77 (64.2%)
55 to 64 Years160 (61.5%)111 (42.7%)
65 to 74 Years169 (94.9%)137 (77.0%)
75 Years and over88 (100.0%)72 (81.8%)
Total783 (61.5%)714 (56.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Morton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Morton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (5.8%)7 (8.3%)
18 to 34 Years24 (35.3%)11 (13.9%)
35 to 64 Years100 (35.3%)142 (42.4%)
65 to 74 Years22 (21.8%)22 (28.6%)
75 Years and over19 (65.5%)40 (67.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Morton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Morton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (8.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (5.3%)14 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years12 (11.9%)13 (16.9%)
75 Years and over11 (37.9%)21 (35.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Morton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (8.8%)11 (13.9%)
35 to 64 Years25 (8.8%)10 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (11.9%)12 (15.6%)
75 Years and over8 (27.6%)10 (17.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Morton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years24 (35.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years64 (22.6%)51 (15.2%)
65 to 74 Years12 (11.9%)3 (3.9%)
75 Years and over9 (31.0%)5 (8.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Morton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years66 (23.3%)117 (34.9%)
65 to 74 Years22 (21.8%)13 (16.9%)
75 Years and over19 (65.5%)13 (22.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Morton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (4.2%)13 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years12 (11.9%)1 (1.3%)
75 Years and over13 (44.8%)13 (22.0%)

Technology Access in Morton

Computing Device Access in Morton

Computing Device Access in Morton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop33065.6%
Smartphone41382.1%
Tablet29558.7%
No Computing Device499.7%
Total503100.0%

Internet Access in Morton

Internet Access in Morton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home27855.3%
Cellular Data Only6112.1%
Satellite Internet316.2%
No Internet14929.6%
Total503100.0%

Morton Summary

Morton is a small town located in Lewis County, Washington, United States. It is situated in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, approximately 25 miles east of the city of Tacoma. The population of Morton was 1,717 at the 2010 census.

History

Morton was founded in 1883 by William Morton, a logger from Maine. He purchased a large tract of land in the area and began to log the surrounding forests. In 1884, he built a sawmill and a store, and the town of Morton was born. The town was named after William Morton, and the first post office was established in 1885.
In the early 1900s, Morton was a thriving logging town. The town had a population of over 1,000 people and was home to several businesses, including a hotel, a bank, a blacksmith shop, and a livery stable. The town also had a school, a church, and a library.
In the 1920s, the logging industry began to decline, and the population of Morton began to decline as well. By the 1950s, the population had dropped to just over 500 people.

Geography

Morton is located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, approximately 25 miles east of the city of Tacoma. The town is situated at an elevation of 1,000 feet above sea level. The town is surrounded by forests and is located near several rivers, including the Cowlitz River, the Tilton River, and the Nisqually River.
The climate in Morton is mild and temperate. Summers are warm and dry, while winters are cool and wet. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

Morton’s economy is largely based on logging and timber production. The town is home to several sawmills and lumber companies, and the surrounding forests provide a steady supply of timber for the local economy.
In addition to logging, Morton is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The town also has a small airport, which serves as a hub for private and commercial flights.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Morton was 1,717. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 2.6% from other races. The median household income was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,938.
Morton is a small town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. The town is home to a diverse population and is surrounded by beautiful forests and rivers. The town’s economy is largely based on logging and timber production, and the town is home to several small businesses.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Morton?
Total Population of Morton is 1,333.
What is the Total Male Population of Morton?
Total Male Population of Morton is 640.
What is the Total Female Population of Morton?
Total Female Population of Morton is 693.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Morton?
There are 92.35 Males per 100 Females in Morton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Morton?
There are 108.28 Females per 100 Males in Morton.
What is the Median Population Age in Morton?
Median Population Age in Morton is 49.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Morton
Average Family Size in Morton is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Morton
Average Household Size in Morton is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Morton?
Per Capita income in Morton is $26,056.
What is the Median Family Income in Morton?
Median Family Income in Morton is $60,417.
What is the Median Household income in Morton?
Median Household Income in Morton is $55,156.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Morton?
Income or Wage Gap in Morton is 41.4%.
Women in Morton earn 58.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Morton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Morton is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Morton?
There are 507 People in the Labor Forcein in Morton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Morton?
45.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Morton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Morton?
Unemployment Rate in Morton is 11.0%.