Population 2,611 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Morton County
Household size in Morton County
| Period | Morton County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.61 people per household, Morton County sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.41, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Morton County has larger households than the great majority of Kansas counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Morton County
| Period | Morton County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.9 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.1 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Morton County skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Only nine of Kansas' 105 counties are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Morton County
| Period | Morton County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Morton County (10.9%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Morton County has a higher share of single-parent households than most Kansas counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Morton County
Renters in Morton County
| Period | Morton County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.9% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.5% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −14.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Morton County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 58.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only two have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Morton County
| Period | Morton County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.0% of the housing in Morton County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Few Kansas counties have a higher vacancy rate: only five of 105.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Morton County
| Period | Morton County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Morton County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Compared with other Kansas counties, though, Morton County has newer homes than most.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Morton County
| Period | Morton County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $549 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $592 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $594 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $628 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$79 | +$390 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Morton County costs $628 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 26.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only nine have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Morton County
Bachelor's degrees in Morton County
| Period | Morton County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Morton County: 16.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only two have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Morton County
| Period | Morton County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.6% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Morton County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only nine have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Morton County
| Period | Morton County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.9% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Morton County has been low: just 0.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Morton County has lower unemployment than at least four in five Kansas counties. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Morton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton County | 2.61 | 47.9 | 10.9% | 14.6% | 25.0% | 1967 | $628 | 16.3% | 80.9% | 0.9% |
| Stevens County | 2.79 | 39.2 | 15.7% | 25.5% | 16.6% | 1974 | $946 | 22.4% | 76.2% | 3.7% |
| Seward County | 2.96 | 34.0 | 19.2% | 38.2% | 13.4% | 1975 | $928 | 11.3% | 68.5% | 5.2% |
| Las Animas County | 2.11 | 47.2 | 9.6% | 31.4% | 18.7% | 1969 | $991 | 20.4% | 90.6% | 5.3% |
| Conejos County | 2.41 | 40.3 | 7.5% | 23.5% | 17.1% | 1981 | $781 | 26.6% | 91.1% | 4.0% |
| Cowley County | 2.44 | 39.4 | 12.3% | 31.9% | 14.3% | 1964 | $905 | 24.1% | 90.6% | 4.3% |
| Chautauqua County | 2.42 | 45.1 | 10.9% | 18.0% | 29.1% | 1964 | $780 | 18.2% | 90.1% | 3.2% |
| Montgomery County | 2.40 | 41.3 | 11.1% | 27.1% | 16.3% | 1960 | $776 | 22.1% | 90.7% | 4.2% |
| Cherokee County | 2.45 | 42.7 | 9.2% | 24.5% | 13.3% | 1966 | $869 | 19.4% | 89.6% | 3.0% |
| Jasper County | 2.52 | 37.8 | 13.9% | 37.2% | 10.2% | 1985 | $993 | 25.4% | 89.0% | 3.5% |
| Newton County | 2.71 | 40.1 | 11.4% | 23.4% | 11.3% | 1984 | $811 | 22.6% | 88.8% | 5.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Morton County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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