Morton, PA Demographics

A map of Morton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,616	1,697	58.3%	61.1%
Black	678	606	24.5%	21.8%
Asian	324	246	11.7%	8.9%
Hispanic	78	86	2.8%	3.1%
Multiracial	77	123	2.8%	4.4%
Native American/Other	0	20	0.0%	0.7%

Morton, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,773, a less than 1% change from the 2,778 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.3% White, 24.5% Black, 11.7% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania 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 56.8% in 2020 and 58.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Morton is ranked the 514th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 504th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Morton's White Population

1,616 residents of Morton, or 58.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Morton is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Morton ranks 1782nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morton's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Morton's population has decreased from 61.1% to 58.3%.

Morton is less White than neighboring Rutledge (87.7% White), Folsom (93.3% White), Swarthmore (70% White), Prospect Park (73.8% White), and Ridley Park (83.1% White).

Morton's Black Population

678 residents of Morton, or 24.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Morton is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Morton ranks 59th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morton's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. Black residents' share of Morton's population has increased from 21.8% to 24.5%.

Morton is more Black than neighboring Rutledge (0.4% Black), Folsom (1.7% Black), Swarthmore (10% Black), Prospect Park (14.7% Black), and Ridley Park (7.5% Black).

Morton's Asian Population

324 residents of Morton, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Morton is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Morton ranks 49th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 31.7%. Asian residents' share of Morton's population has increased from 8.9% to 11.7%.

Morton is more Asian than neighboring Rutledge (9.2% Asian), Folsom (0.5% Asian), Swarthmore (6% Asian), Prospect Park (2.9% Asian), and Ridley Park (1% Asian).

Morton's Hispanic Population

78 residents of Morton, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Morton is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Morton ranks 738th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Morton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Morton is more Hispanic than neighboring Rutledge (1% Hispanic), Folsom (1.4% Hispanic), and Prospect Park (0.1% Hispanic). Morton is less Hispanic than neighboring Swarthmore (6.8% Hispanic), and Ridley Park (4.7% Hispanic).

Morton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Morton, or 0.0% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Morton ranks 381st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Morton's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Morton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Swarthmore (1.7% Native American/Other), Prospect Park (0.1% Native American/Other), and Ridley Park (0.6% Native American/Other).

Morton's Multiracial Population

77 residents of Morton, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Morton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Morton ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Morton's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.8%.

Morton is more Multiracial than neighboring Rutledge (1.7% Multiracial). Morton is less Multiracial than neighboring Folsom (3.1% Multiracial), Swarthmore (5.5% Multiracial), Prospect Park (8.4% Multiracial), and Ridley Park (3.2% 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.