Morton, WA Demographics

A map of Morton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	955	880	79.2%	84.9%
Multiracial	120	56	10.0%	5.4%
Black	62	4	5.1%	0.4%
Hispanic	36	69	3.0%	6.7%
Native American/Other	33	21	2.7%	2.0%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.6%

Morton, Washington has an estimated population of 1,206, a large increase from the 1,036 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.2% White, 10.0% Multiracial, 5.1% Black, 3.0% Hispanic, 2.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington 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 27.1% in 2020 and 35.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Morton is ranked the 379th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 392nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Morton's White Population

955 residents of Morton, or 79.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Morton is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Morton ranks 145th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morton's White population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Morton's population has decreased from 84.9% to 79.2%.

Morton is more White than neighboring Mineral (28.6% White), Mossyrock (55.7% White), Elbe (0% White), Alder (51% White), and La Grande (77.8% White).

Morton's Black Population

62 residents of Morton, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Morton is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Morton ranks 408th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morton's Black population has grown by an estimated 1450.0%. Black residents' share of Morton's population has increased from 0.4% to 5.1%.

Morton is more Black than neighboring Mineral (0% Black), Mossyrock (1.6% Black), Elbe (0% Black), Alder (0% Black), and La Grande (0% Black).

Morton's Asian Population

0 residents of Morton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Morton is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Morton ranks 479th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Morton's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Morton is less Asian than neighboring Mossyrock (3.8% Asian), and La Grande (4.9% Asian).

Morton's Hispanic Population

36 residents of Morton, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Morton is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Morton ranks 367th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 47.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Morton's population has decreased from 6.7% to 3.0%.

Morton is more Hispanic than neighboring Elbe (0% Hispanic), Alder (0% Hispanic), and La Grande (0% Hispanic). Morton is less Hispanic than neighboring Mineral (28.6% Hispanic), and Mossyrock (27.9% Hispanic).

Morton's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Morton, or 2.7% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Morton ranks 289th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Morton's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.7%.

Morton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mossyrock (1.9% Native American/Other), Elbe (0% Native American/Other), Alder (0% Native American/Other), and La Grande (0% Native American/Other). Morton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mineral (42.9% Native American/Other).

Morton's Multiracial Population

120 residents of Morton, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Morton is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Morton ranks 425th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 114.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Morton's population has increased from 5.4% to 10.0%.

Morton is more Multiracial than neighboring Mineral (0% Multiracial), Mossyrock (9.1% Multiracial), and Elbe (0% Multiracial). Morton is less Multiracial than neighboring Alder (49% Multiracial), and La Grande (17.4% 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.