City

Morton, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Scott County  ·  Mississippi

👥9,638Population
💰$53,291Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$103,900Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.1%Hispanic: 19.4%Black: 20.1%Other: 3.3%Race
White57.1%
Hispanic19.4%
Black20.1%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty19.1% ▲ 91% above avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma130 (2.5%)
HS Graduate1,583 (30.1%)
Some College905 (17.2%)
Associates1,329 (25.3%)
Bachelors650 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree662 (12.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 25.3%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 12.6%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College17.2%
Associates25.3%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate12.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,291 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$103,900 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$957/mo
Total Housing Units3,774
Vacant Units496

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Morton, MS

Morton is a city in Mississippi, located in Scott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,638 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Morton is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,291 is below the national average. Approximately 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Morton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $957 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Morton is less-educated. 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.11%).

Morton, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Morton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39117 9,638 $53,291 $103,900 $957 2.4% 25.0% 74.3%