Morton, Mississippi

Morton: city in Scott County, Mississippi, USA

About

Morton is a city located in the county of Scott in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,462 and a population density of 185 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,522 inhabitants.

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Location of Morton on Mississippi map.

Quick Facts about Morton

Population 3,522 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Mississippi (United States)
County Scott County
Postal code 39117
Phone Area Codes 601
Area 18.72 km2
Latitude & Longitude 32.3538,-89.6545
Altitude 472 feet / 144 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 01:31:24 (23rd April 2026)
Density 188 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 1.7% (2010-2020)
Weather 82℉ Sunny 7-days weather
Downtown Morton MS image
Downtown Morton MS image

Geography

Morton is located at 32°21'14"N 89°39'16"W (32.3537600, -89.6545200).

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Weather

82°F
Sunny
5 to 10 mph SSE Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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Official website of Morton

Official Website

Demographics

The population of Morton increased by 1.7% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 3,462 - census
2011 3,679 5.9% estimation process
2012 3,665 -0.38% estimation process
2013 3,647 -0.49% estimation process
2014 3,658 0.3% estimation process
2015 3,635 -0.63% estimation process
2016 3,617 -0.5% estimation process
2017 3,615 -0.06% estimation process
2018 3,578 -1.03% estimation process
2019 3,527 -1.45% estimation process
2020 3,522 -0.14% estimation process
Morton zip code is 39117. County name: Scott, County fips: 28123

Services and Civic Places in Morton

1Polkville City Hall

Rating: 4.5 (2)

6606 MS-13, Morton, MS 39117 View details

Phone: +16015373115 | Website available

People born in Morton (9)

People born in Morton, including singer B Angie B, baseball player Atley Donald, Chancellor of the University of Mississippi Daniel Jones, .

More notable people

  • Shay Hodge (Player of American football) he was born in 18/10/1987
  • Tom Miles (American politician) he was born in 03/11/1979
  • Taveze Calhoun (American-football player (1992-)) he was born in 26/12/1992
  • Rita Easterling (American basketball player (1955-)) she was born in 26/07/1955
  • Willie Readus he was born in 22/06/1992
  • Tyler McCaughn (American politician) he was born in 14/07/1982

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Morton, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
176451 Wesley Biblical Seminary Ridgeland (MS) 39157-1920
382461 Academy of Hair Design-Pearl Pearl (MS) 39208

Nearby Transit Stations (9)

Rail and bus stations connected to Morton, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
JAN Union Station 300 W. Capital Street RAIL
HAZ Hazlehurst station North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St. RAIL
LAU Laurel station 230 North Maple Street RAIL
MEI Union Station 1901 Front Street RAIL
YAZ Yazoo City West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Morton.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Morton Post Office Morton (MS) 39117

Other places with the same name (5)

  • Morton, Illinois village in Tazewell County, Illinois with a population of 16,232 people.
  • Morton, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 2,668 people.
  • Morton, Texas town in Texas, USA with a population of 1,840 people.
  • Morton, Washington city in Lewis County, Washington, United States with a population of 1,217 people.
  • Morton, Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 369 people.

Other cities in Scott County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Scott County , MS.

City Name Population Title
Forest 5,483 City in Mississippi, United States
Lake 327 Town in Newton and Scott counties, Mississippi, United States
Sebastopol 273 Town in Leake and Scott counties, Mississippi, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Morton distances to largest Mississippi cities