Morton, Minnesota
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Morton is a city located in Renville County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 442.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²). 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.63% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 442 people, 199 households, and 118 families residing in the city. The population density is 141.0/km² (364.0/mi²). There are 216 housing units at an average density of 68.9/km² (177.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 90.05% White, 0.00% African American, 8.14% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.90% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. 6.11% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 199 households out of which 24.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% are married couples living together, 10.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% are non-families. 34.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.22 and the average family size is 2.88.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 101.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $35,298, and the median income for a family is $37,396. Males have a median income of $30,938 versus $21,397 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,899. 8.8% of the population and 11.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.9% of those under the age of 18 and 9.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.