Population 18,813 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Morton
Household size in Morton
| Period | Morton | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Morton run a little small, averaging 2.50 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southwest.
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
| Period | Morton | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.3 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Morton is 43.3 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.0, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
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
| Period | Morton | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in Morton, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national share fell.
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
Renters in Morton
| Period | Morton | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Morton is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly half of owners (46.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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
| Period | Morton | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Morton is close to the national rate: 8.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
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
| Period | Morton | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Morton run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. That is in line with the rest of Illinois. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center.
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
| Period | Morton | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $805 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $754 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $814 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,136 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$331 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in Morton pays $1,136 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $331 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the east.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Morton
| Period | Morton | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.5% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.3% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.4% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Morton than nationally: 44.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Morton | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.4% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Morton: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 34 have a higher 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
| Period | Morton | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Morton has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 26 have lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton | 2.50 | 43.3 | 7.1% | 19.1% | 8.1% | 1973 | $1,136 | 44.4% | 97.5% | 2.1% |
| Groveland | 2.66 | 47.9 | 3.8% | 4.4% | 6.5% | 1976 | $1,082 | 38.9% | 84.3% | 2.1% |
| Towne Oaks | 2.65 | 46.3 | 6.6% | 17.2% | 4.0% | 1975 | $1,016 | 34.5% | 92.3% | 6.3% |
| East Peoria | 2.34 | 42.5 | 11.3% | 20.0% | 9.4% | 1969 | $985 | 26.6% | 92.5% | 3.0% |
| Washington | 2.48 | 41.2 | 6.3% | 20.3% | 6.0% | 1977 | $1,147 | 37.0% | 97.2% | 1.9% |
| Tremont | 2.52 | 41.1 | 3.4% | 21.7% | 7.7% | 1970 | $1,017 | 35.4% | 99.2% | 0.9% |
| Deer Creek | 2.65 | 39.2 | 7.5% | 11.5% | 12.9% | 1973 | $1,143 | 33.2% | 96.9% | 1.3% |
| Creve Coeur | 1.98 | 39.0 | 10.9% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 1955 | $868 | 13.4% | 89.9% | 3.5% |
| Marquette Heights | 2.45 | 41.5 | 8.4% | 7.2% | 9.1% | 1964 | $1,285 | 25.1% | 94.1% | 1.4% |
| Harvard Hills | 2.69 | 37.3 | 4.1% | 16.9% | 18.1% | 1994 | $1,101 | 47.7% | 96.6% | 7.6% |
| Mackinaw | 2.44 | 40.5 | 7.2% | 15.8% | 9.3% | 1978 | $901 | 30.7% | 97.0% | 1.5% |
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. 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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