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Morton, Texas, in Cochran county, is 53 miles W of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 241 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico. There are 2,249 residents in the city.
In Morton, about 62% of adults are married. When people think of Morton, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families.
Approximately 45% of Morton is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Morton.
In 2000, Morton had a median family income of $26,689.
Morton folks tended to give their money ($210) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Morton that were owner-occupied was 74%. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.
In Morton, 92% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Morton, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.
Comparing Morton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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