Morton, MS

City

Demographics of Morton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

10.0%

Households with Children

56.4%

School Enrollment K-12

792

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.7%
School Age (5-17): 36.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.4%
Working Age (35-54): 17.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 5.2%
Seniors (65+): 18.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 31.0%
High School / GED: 16.8%
Some College or Associate's: 42.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 24.6%
Single Parents: 31.8%
Couples & Adults: 17.3%
Living Alone: 26.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 40.6%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 24.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 66.9%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 32.0%
South American: 1.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 49.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 50.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 29.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 70.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 69.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 8.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 9.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 11.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 59.9%
Spanish: 40.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 12.4%
Middle School (5-8): 7.6%
High School (9-12): 14.6%
College / Graduate: 4.1%
Not Enrolled: 58.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Morton

Neighborhood

Scott, MS

Cooperville / Clarkburg

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources