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Morton, PA


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Morton, Pennsylvania

Morton, Pennsylvania, in Delaware county, is 9 miles W of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Philadelphia area. There are 2,715 residents in Morton.

The People and Families of Morton

In Morton, about 45% of adults are married. In Morton, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in the town are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 30% of Morton is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Morton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Morton had a median family income of $64,271. Most of the residents of Morton tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Morton. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Morton folks tended to give their money ($500) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Morton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Morton that were owner-occupied was 55%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Morton. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Morton, 86% of commuters drive to work. Morton offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in the town use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMorton Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMorton Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Morton Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Morton Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Morton Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Morton College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Morton People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Morton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Morton, PA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Female Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone98
Housing Recently Built59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime22
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