Community and County Profiles
As of 2026 the population of Morton County is 35,200. The population is expected to grow to 36,417 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.68%.
The median age of Morton County residents is 39.
The diversity index of Morton County is 32.9, meaning that there is a 33% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Morton County is $97,885 and projected to be $108,656 in 2031. Per capita income is $41,316, projected to be $45,981 in 2031. 2.56% of households – 900 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $767,423 and the average disposable income is $77,841.
There are 16,004 housing units in Morton County; 10,274 are owner-occupied, 4,417 are rented, and 1,313 are vacant. The average home value is $351,775, with 3,010 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,691 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,340 businesses in Morton County, employing 11,686 workers and pulling from a labor force of 18,277 age 16 and above. 9,898 workers commute into Morton County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
8,351 residents both live and work in/around Morton County. The average travel time is 19.8 minutes. 6.66% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.99% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 14,323 drive alone, 1,646 carpool, and 5 take public transportation. 371 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,932 residents work from home.
7,039 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 3,466 have associates degrees, 5,569 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,771 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
