Morton is a city located in Scott County, Mississippi. Morton has a 2025 population of 3,563. Morton is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually and its population has decreased by -3.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,707 in 2020.
The average household income in Morton is $84,929 with a poverty rate of 29.75%.The median age in Morton is 34.9 years: 27.3 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Morton includes 37.34% other race, 29.8% White, 24.8% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
Other race | 1,367 | 37.34% |
White | 1,091 | 29.8% |
Black or African American | 908 | 24.8% |
Two or more races | 295 | 8.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Morton's average per capita income is $37,758. Household income levels show a median of $38,889. The poverty rate stands at 29.75%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $62,647 | - |
Families | $44,009 | $97,159 |
Households | $38,889 | $84,929 |
Non Families | - | $31,124 |
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