Morton, IL Demographics

A map of Morton's Population by Race

Morton, Illinois has an estimated population of 16,595, a decrease from the 17,117 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.9% White, 2.7% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Morton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Morton is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Morton, that probability was 15.0% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Morton is ranked the 153rd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Morton was ranked the 149th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Morton's White Population

15,244 residents of Morton, or 91.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Morton is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Morton ranks 582nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morton's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Morton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 91.9%.

Morton is more White than neighboring East Peoria (91% White), and Creve Coeur (86.6% White). Morton is less White than neighboring Tremont (95.2% White), Washington (93.7% White), and Deer Creek (98.3% White).

Morton's Black Population

85 residents of Morton, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Morton is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Morton ranks 644th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morton's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.6%. Black residents' share of Morton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Morton is more Black than neighboring Washington (0.4% Black), and Deer Creek (0% Black). Morton is less Black than neighboring Tremont (0.9% Black), East Peoria (1.3% Black), and Creve Coeur (7.6% Black).

Morton's Asian Population

377 residents of Morton, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Morton is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Morton ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 49.6%. Asian residents' share of Morton's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.3%.

Morton is more Asian than neighboring Tremont (0.5% Asian), East Peoria (1.2% Asian), Washington (1.2% Asian), Creve Coeur (0% Asian), and Deer Creek (0.2% Asian).

Morton's Hispanic Population

329 residents of Morton, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Morton is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Morton ranks 843rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Morton's population has decreased from 2.5% to 2.0%.

Morton is more Hispanic than neighboring Tremont (0.1% Hispanic), Creve Coeur (1.7% Hispanic), and Deer Creek (1.2% Hispanic). Morton is less Hispanic than neighboring East Peoria (3.8% Hispanic), and Washington (2.7% Hispanic).

Morton's Native American/Other Population

109 residents of Morton, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Morton is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Morton ranks 891st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 118.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Morton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Morton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tremont (0% Native American/Other), East Peoria (0.1% Native American/Other), Washington (0.2% Native American/Other), Creve Coeur (0.5% Native American/Other), and Deer Creek (0% Native American/Other).

Morton's Multiracial Population

451 residents of Morton, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Morton is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Morton ranks 1002nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Morton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Morton is more Multiracial than neighboring East Peoria (2.6% Multiracial), Washington (1.9% Multiracial), and Deer Creek (0.3% Multiracial). Morton is less Multiracial than neighboring Tremont (3.3% Multiracial), and Creve Coeur (3.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.