Morton County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Morton County is located in Kansas with a total population of 2,647. It is the 89th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morton County is 43.7 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morton County is $65,625. This is 10% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $95,600. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Morton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Morton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.2%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (23.2% vs 13.3%). The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.7%.