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Morton

County:
Cochran County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.505
State:
Texas

Morton is a city located in Cochran County, Texas. Morton has a 2026 population of 1,728. It is also the county seat of Cochran County. Morton is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 2.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,679 in 2020.

The median household income in Morton is $38,438 with a poverty rate of 26.69%. The median age in Morton is 37.4 years: 38.4 years for males, and 35.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.7 males.

1.7K
Total Population
1,148
Density (mi²)
8 0.47%
Growth

Morton Population

Morton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,72880.47%
20251,72080.47%
20241,71260.35%
20231,706130.77%
20221,693694.25%
20211,624-55-3.28%
20201,67990.54%
20191,79440.22%
20181,790-23-1.27%
20171,813-49-2.63%
20161,862-43-2.26%
20151,905191.01%
20141,886-41-2.13%
20131,927-12-0.62%
20121,939-36-1.82%
20111,975-44-2.18%
20102,019130.65%

Median Age

Overall: 37.4 years
Female: 35.3 years
Male: 38.4 years

Morton Adults

There are 1,167 adults, (279 of whom are seniors) in Morton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 750 (49.6%)
Male: 763 (50.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Morton includes 34.57% White, 8% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races82654.59%
White52334.57%
Other race1218%
Black or African American372.45%
Native American60.4%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races80853.4%
White1439.45%
Other race1218%
Native American50.33%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White38025.12%
Black or African American372.45%
Two or more races181.19%
Native American10.07%

Morton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Morton 's average per capita income is $29,219. Household income levels show a median of $38,438. The poverty rate stands at 26.69%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$58,523-
Families$53,665$56,011
Households$38,438$48,388
Non Families$21,991$31,868

$29,219

Average Income

$38,438

Median Household Income

26.69%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)