Community and County Profiles
As of 2024 the population of Morton County is 34,790. The population is expected to grow to 36,156 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.77%.
The median age of Morton County residents is 39.
The diversity index of Morton County is 31.6, meaning that there is a 32% 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 $100,102 and projected to be $114,252 in 2029. Per capita income is $41,875, projected to be $48,168 in 2029. 2.87% of households – 999 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $884,316 and the average disposable income is $79,894.
There are 15,895 housing units in Morton County; 10,642 are owner-occupied, 3,901 are rented, and 1,352 are vacant. The average home value is $342,882, with 2,610 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,836 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,296 businesses in Morton County, employing 12,531 workers and pulling from a labor force of 18,192 age 16 and above. 10,175 workers commute into Morton County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
7,999 residents both live and work in/around Morton County. The average travel time is 19.9 minutes. 10.49% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.05% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 15,080 drive alone, 1,529 carpool, and 4 take public transportation. 261 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,318 residents work from home.
6,944 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 3,530 have associates degrees, 4,999 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,416 hold a graduate or professional degree.
