Morton, MS

Morton, Mississippi

Morton, Mississippi, in Scott county, is 31 miles E of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 167 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are 3,482 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Morton

In Morton, about 41% of adults are married. The faces of Morton are those of its large families. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 45% of Morton is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Morton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Morton had a median family income of $31,161.

Political Inclinations

Morton folks tended to give their money ($2,250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Morton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Morton that were owner-occupied was 65%.

Commuting

In Morton, 86% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Morton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 4%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Morton, MS

Comparing Morton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Morton Almanac

Morton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Morton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Morton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Morton Hospitals

SCOTT REGIONAL HOSPITAL CAH
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
317 HIGHWAY 13 SOUTH
(601) 732-6301
Emergency Service: No

Morton High Schools (2004)

MORTON HIGH SCHOOL
238 EAST FOURTH AVENUE
601-732-6210
Serves 415 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Morton Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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