Morton City, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 2249 residents, 772 households, and 607 families in the city. The population density was 1593.7 people per square mile (615.33/kmē), it is 287th most densely populated city in Texas. There were 908 housing units at an average density of 644 per square mile (248.65/kmē). The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.34. Age range in the city was well distributed with 31.4% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 24% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males. The median age was 33.8 years, the median age of male residents at 33.1 and the median age of female residents at 34.5. The racial makeup of the city was 55.4% White, 6% Black or African American, 0.84% American Indian, 0.09% Asian, 0.09% Native Hawaiian, 2.4% from two or more races and 35.17% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $25809, making its Texas's 409th lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $26689, it is Texas's 250th poorest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $10641, making it the 253rd poorest city by per capita income among the Texas. The median income was $15184, The median income for males was $19000, compared to $10700 for females.
In 2000, 616 pupils and students, of which 287 are male and 329 are female, 27.39% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 41 nursery or pri school, 35 kindergarten, 320 elementary school, 182 high school and 38 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2249 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2256 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2240 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2205 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2100 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2065 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1985 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1951 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1895 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1837 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1772 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 19 | 22 | 41 |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 16 | 35 |
| Elementary school | 159 | 161 | 320 |
| High school | 85 | 97 | 182 |
| College or graduate school | 5 | 33 | 38 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton city, Texas | $25809 | $26689 | $10641 |
| Cochran County, Texas | $27525 | $31163 | $13125 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |