Morton County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20129 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,611 | — | #3,065 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,447 | -11.6% | #1,474 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.1 years | +18.5% | #574 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $96,100 | -65.9% | #3,046 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $632 | -45.7% | #2,987 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% | +17.3% | #1,909 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Morton County has a population of 2,611, making it the #3,065 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Morton County is $66,447, ranking #1,474 out of 3,222 counties — 11.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.8% and unemployment stands at 1.6%.
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The median home value in Morton County is $96,100 (-65.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $632/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.4%.
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89.4% of residents in Morton County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% below the national rate.
About Morton County, Kansas
Morton County, Kansas has a total population of 2,611, making it the 3,065th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Morton County is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Morton County is $66,447, which ranks #1,474 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6%.
The median home value in Morton County is $96,100, 65.9% below the national median. Renters in Morton County pay a median gross rent of $632 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Morton County, 17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.6 min.
Morton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (24.1%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Morton County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.