Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Morton, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,206

Median Agei

42.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.2%955

Two or More

10%120

Black

5.1%62

Hispanic/Latino

3%36

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.9%23

Other

0.8%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%54

High School Diploma

32.3%283

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%42

Some College (1+ yr)

22.3%195

Associate's Degree

8%70

Bachelor's Degree

6.2%54

Master's Degree

5.6%49

HS or Higher

85.3%

BA or Higher

11.8%

Graduate+

5.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$300,900

Median Renti

$930

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.8%386

Renter-Occupied

24.2%123

Total Units

587

Homeownership

75.8%

Vacancy Rate

13.3%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

2.3%9

$150K–$200K

11.4%44

$200K–$300K

36%139

$300K–$500K

45.9%177

$500K–$1M

4.4%17

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2%12

2000–2009

4.3%25

1990–1999

5.6%33

1980–1989

7.3%43

1970–1979

15%88

1960–1969

17.2%101

1950–1959

16.7%98

1940–1949

6%35

1939 or earlier

25.9%152

Heating Fuel

Electricity

75.2%383

Wood

17.1%87

No Fuel

3.5%18

Fuel Oil

1.6%8

Other

1.6%8

Utility Gas

1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,813

Mean Household Incomei

$64,823

Per Capita Incomei

$27,720

Poverty Ratei

13.3%

Unemploymenti

15.9%

Labor Forcei

472

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.3%32

$10K–$15K

8.6%44

$15K–$20K

6.1%31

$20K–$25K

6.9%35

$25K–$30K

4.1%21

$35K–$40K

4.7%24

$40K–$45K

7.3%37

$45K–$50K

1.8%9

$50K–$60K

7.7%39

$60K–$75K

13.2%67

$75K–$100K

11.2%57

$100K–$125K

9.4%48

$125K–$150K

2.9%15

$150K–$200K

6.9%35

$200K+

2.9%15

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

397

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

397

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

89(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured