Morton, Mississippi facts for kids
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Morton, Mississippi
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Downtown Morton, 2013
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Location of Morton, Mississippi
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 Morton, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Mississippi | |
| County | Scott | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.92 sq mi (23.11 km2) | |
| • Land | 8.89 sq mi (23.02 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) | |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,711 | |
| • Density | 417.58/sq mi (161.22/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
39117
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| Area code(s) | 601 | |
| FIPS code | 28-49080 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0694044 | |
Morton is a city located in Scott County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2010, about 3,462 people lived there.
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Where is Morton Located?
Morton is surrounded by the beautiful Bienville National Forest. This means there are lots of trees and nature nearby! Roosevelt State Park is also close by, to the southwest.
The city covers about 8.92 square miles (23.11 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Morton?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 200 | — | |
| 1910 | 374 | 87.0% | |
| 1920 | 437 | 16.8% | |
| 1930 | 955 | 118.5% | |
| 1940 | 934 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,664 | 78.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,260 | 35.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,672 | 18.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,303 | 23.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,212 | −2.8% | |
| 2000 | 3,482 | 8.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,462 | −0.6% | |
| 2020 | 3,711 | 7.2% | |
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Morton's Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States Census counted 3,711 people living in Morton. There were 1,006 households and 893 families in the city.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White | 1,063 | 28.64% |
| Black or African American | 1,167 | 31.45% |
| Native American | 49 | 1.32% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.11% |
| Other/Mixed | 84 | 2.26% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,344 | 36.22% |
Morton's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 3,462 people lived in Morton. There were 1,133 households and 797 families.
The population was made up of different groups:
- 44.5% White
- 35.9% African American
- 0.3% Native American
- 0.1% Asian
- 0.1% Pacific Islander
- 16.8% from other races
- 2.2% from two or more races
About 25.7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino. This group included people of Mexican, Guatemalan, Cuban, Nicaraguan, and Argentinean backgrounds.
The average age of people in Morton was 35 years old.
What is Morton's Economy Like?
The main jobs in Morton are in chicken processing plants. The biggest one is owned by Koch Foods Inc.
Education in Morton
Students in Morton attend schools that are part of the Scott County School District.
Famous People from Morton
Morton has been home to several notable people:
- B Angie B – A rhythm and blues singer who was born and grew up in Morton.
- Taveze Calhoun – An NFL defensive back.
- Deuce McAllister – A running back for the New Orleans Saints who went to Morton High School.
- Atley Donald – An MLB pitcher who was born in Morton.
- Woodrow Wilson – A Nevada state legislator who was born in Morton.
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Downtown Morton, 2013
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Flag of Morton, Mississippi
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