Morton, Texas
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Morton is a city located in Cochran County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,249. It is the county seat of Cochran CountyTemplate:GR.
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School System
The school system currently has a very strong athletic department. In 2005 the boys varsity basketball team from Morton High School, the only high school in the community, won not only the state championship but the state cup as well. The academics and arts of the high school are not as strong however, sevral incidents of teachers passing students with below standard grades have been suspected, though nothing can be confirmed, the obvious reason for this being athletic benefits. The arts have been neglected completely, a rumor is passing that the marching band will probably be discontinued in a few years. The One Act Play has often had to recruit to get 6 members and almost always places last at competitions.
The town was once mentioned on a national television show by First Lady Laura Bush, she made a comment about visiting the town during a fourth of July parade and noted that the parade was pitiful and the high school marching band didn't even march in it.
Geography
Morton is located at 33°43'29" North, 102°45'27" West (33.724705, -102.757516)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²). 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,249 people, 772 households, and 606 families residing in the city. The population density is 615.8/km² (1,593.7/mi²). There are 908 housing units at an average density of 248.6/km² (643.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 55.40% White, 6.00% African American, 0.84% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 35.17% from other races, and 2.40% from two or more races. 53.80% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 772 households out of which 39.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% are married couples living together, 12.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% are non-families. 20.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.88 and the average family size is 3.34.
In the city the population is spread out with 31.4% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $25,809, and the median income for a family is $26,689. Males have a median income of $22,969 versus $17,738 for females. The per capita income for the city is $10,641. 35.4% of the population and 29.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 48.0% of those under the age of 18 and 12.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.