Morton, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Morton
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Location of Morton, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Renville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.22 sq mi (3.17 km2) |
| • Land | 1.21 sq mi (3.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 410 |
| • Density | 338.56/sq mi (130.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56270
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-44368 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395414 |
| Website | www.mortonmn.com |
Morton is a city located in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. It is about 95 miles southwest of Minneapolis. Morton is special because it serves as the main office for the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation. In 2020, the city had a population of 410 people.
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History of Morton
Morton was first planned and laid out in 1882. It officially became a city in 1887. A famous writer and politician named Darby Nelson (who lived from 1940 to 2022) once called Morton home.
The Battle of Birch Coulee
An important historical event, the Battle of Birch Coulee, happened in 1862. This battle took place in the area that would later become the city of Morton and the nearby Birch Coulee Township.
Geography and Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.22 square miles (3.17 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.21 square miles (3.14 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Main Routes in Morton
Two important roads, U.S. Route 71 and Minnesota State Highway 19, are the main routes that pass through the community of Morton.
Population Changes in Morton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 453 | — | |
| 1900 | 789 | 74.2% | |
| 1910 | 761 | −3.5% | |
| 1920 | 709 | −6.8% | |
| 1930 | 756 | 6.6% | |
| 1940 | 904 | 19.6% | |
| 1950 | 794 | −12.2% | |
| 1960 | 624 | −21.4% | |
| 1970 | 591 | −5.3% | |
| 1980 | 549 | −7.1% | |
| 1990 | 448 | −18.4% | |
| 2000 | 442 | −1.3% | |
| 2010 | 411 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 410 | −0.2% | |
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Morton's Population in 2010
Based on the census from 2010, there were 411 people living in Morton. These people lived in 190 households, and 113 of these were families. The city had about 339.7 people per square mile.
About 22.4% of the people in Morton were under 18 years old. About 17% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the city was 44.3 years. Slightly more males lived in Morton (53.3%) than females (46.7%).
Local Industry and Geology
Morton is known for something very special in geology. It is the original place where a type of rock called Morton Gneiss was found. This rock formation is one of the oldest in the world!
Uses of Morton Gneiss
People have been quarrying (digging up) Morton Gneiss from the local area since about 1884. This unique rock has become popular for making monuments and for the outside walls of buildings.
See also
In Spanish: Morton (Minnesota) para niños
