Morton, Texas
Morton: town in Texas, USA
About
Morton is a town located in the county of Harrison in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,006 and a population density of 515 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,840 inhabitants.
The town was created 103 years ago in 1922.
Quick Facts about Morton
| Population | 1,840 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Harrison County |
| Postal code | 79346 |
| Phone Area Codes | 806 |
| Area | 3.9 km2 |
| Official name | Morton |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.6699,-94.6580 |
| Altitude | 3,760 feet / 1146 meters |
| Capital city | Morton is capital of Cochran County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1923 (103 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 14:45:37 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 472 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.02% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Morton Texas City Hall image
Geography
Morton is located at 32°40'11"N 94°39'29"W (32.6698600, -94.6579800).
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Morton decreased by 9.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,006 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,974 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,938 | -1.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,924 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,884 | -2.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,903 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,865 | -2.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,815 | -2.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,800 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,813 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,840 | 1.47% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,926 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,578 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,695 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,571 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 15.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.0% |
| White only, percent : | 86.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 3.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 427 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.3% |
Morton zip code is 79346.
County name: Cochran, County
fips: 48079
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $159,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,346 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $458 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $740 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,895 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.20 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.9% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 121,649 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,252 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,874 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,612 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 28.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 539 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 268 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 169 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 475 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 96 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 387 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,624.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.03 |
Services and Civic Places in Morton
1Morton City Manager
Rating: 3 (1)
201 E Wilson Ave, Morton, TX 79346 View details
Phone: +18062668850 | Website available
2County Cooperative Extension
200 W Taylor Ave, Morton, TX 79346, United States View details
Phone: +18062665215 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Morton, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226231 | LeTourneau University | Longview (TX) | 75602 |
| 484048 | Barber Institute of Texas | Longview (TX) | 75602-3456 |
| 224527 | East Texas Baptist University | Marshall (TX) | 75670-1498 |
| 229887 | Wiley College | Marshall (TX) | 75670 |
| 226019 | Kilgore College | Kilgore (TX) | 75662-3299 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Morton, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVW | Longview | 905 Pacific Ave. | RAIL |
| MHL | Marshall | 800 North Washington Street - suite 2 | RAIL |
| TYL | Tyler, TX | 303 North Bois D'Arc Street | BUS |
| MIN | Mineola | 115 East Front St. | RAIL |
| SHR | Shreveport, Louisiana | 451 Clyde Fant Parkway | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Morton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Harleton Post Office | Harleton (TX) | 75651 |
| Diana Post Office | Diana (TX) | 75640 |
| Judson Post Office | Judson (TX) | 75660 |
| Ore City Post Office | Ore City (TX) | 75683 |
| Northwest Longview Post Office | Longview (TX) | 75605 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Morton, Illinois village in Tazewell County, Illinois with a population of 16,232 people.
- Morton, Mississippi city in Scott County, Mississippi, USA with a population of 3,522 people.
- Morton, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 2,668 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 Harrison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harrison County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 22,523 | City in Harrison County, Texas, USA |
| Hallsville | 4,406 | City in Harrison County, Texas, United States of America |
| Waskom | 2,150 | City in Harrison County, Texas, United States |
| Noonday | 722 | City in Harrison County, Texas, United States |
| Scottsville | 352 | City in Texas, United States |
| Uncertain | 93 | City in Harrison County, Texas, in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Morton distances to largest Texas cities