Morton, PA

Census Place

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2023 Population

2,768

0.326% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.5

0.973% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.09%

14.5% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$54,881

13.7% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$246,400

2.8% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

1,388

8.02% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Morton, PA had a population of 2.77k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $54,881. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Morton, PA grew from 2,759 to 2,768, a 0.326% increase and its median household income declined from $63,599 to $54,881, a −13.7% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Morton, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.36%), Other (Hispanic) (1.63%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.65%).

None of the households in Morton, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Morton, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Morton, PA was $246,400, and the homeownership rate was 56.8%.

Most people in Morton, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Morton, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Morton, PA is home to a population of 2.77k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.9% of Morton, PA residents were born outside of the country (191 people).

In 2023, there were 3.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.88k people) in Morton, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 556 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 259 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

98.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.4% of Morton, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Morton, PA was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Morton, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Morton, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.88k ± 249
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
556 ± 214
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
259 ± 153

2.06%

Hispanic Population

57 people

2.06% of the people in Morton, PA are hispanic (57 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Morton, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

6.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

191 people

6.09%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

168 people

As of 2023, 6.9% of Morton, PA residents (191 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Morton, PA was 6.09%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Morton, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
73 ± 89
Vietnam
53 ± 39
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 16

Morton, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Morton, PA employs 1.39k people. The largest industries in Morton, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (285 people), Accommodation & Food Services (152 people), and Educational Services (145 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($150,066), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($80,313), and Transportation & Warehousing ($80,313).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.39k

2023 Value

± 245

−8.02%

1 Year decline

± 26.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Morton, PA declined at a rate of −8.02%, from 1.51k employees to 1.39k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Morton, PA, are Management Occupations (144 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (135 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (125 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Morton, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.39k

2023 Value

± 245

−8.02%

1 Year decline

± 26.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Morton, PA declined at a rate of −8.02%, from 1.51k employees to 1.39k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Morton, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (285 people), Accommodation & Food Services (152 people), and Educational Services (145 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Morton, PA, though some of these residents may live in Morton, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,243

Median earning men ± $9,591

$40,288

Median earning women ± $14,746

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($151,635), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($92,589), and Information ($86,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,000), Public Administration ($52,000), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($51,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Morton, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Morton, PA was $246,400 in 2023, which is 0.812 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $253,500 to $246,400, a 2.8% decrease. The homeownership rate in Morton, PA is 56.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Morton, PA have an average commute time of 34.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Morton, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$246,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$29,101

$710

Median Property Taxes

±$137

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Morton, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Morton, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.8%

Homeownership

2023

56.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 56.8% of the housing units in Morton, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Morton, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 4077

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Morton, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,881

Median Household Income

± $14,614

1.25k

Number of Households

± 217

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.25k households in Morton, PA declined from $54,881 from the previous year's value of $63,599.

The following chart displays the households in Morton, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Morton, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (64.9%)
Worked At Home (16.6%)
Public Transit (7.87%)

In 2023, 64.9% of workers in Morton, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.6%) and those who used public transit to get to work (7.87%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Morton, PA have a longer commute time (34.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.68% of the workforce in Morton, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Morton, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Morton, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Morton, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.09% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Morton, PA (223 out of 2.76k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Morton, PA is Black, followed by White and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.1% of the population of Morton, PA has health coverage, with 53% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 9.65% on Medicare, 16.4% on non-group plans, and 0.903% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Delaware County, PA see 953 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.105% decrease from the previous year (954 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1208 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 304 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Delaware County, PA.

953 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Delaware County, PA

Primary care physicians in Delaware County, PA see an average of 953 patients per year. This represents a 0.105% decrease from the previous year (954 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Delaware County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 13% between 18 and 34 years, 46% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.7% were men and 45.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.9%

Uninsured

53%

Employer Coverage

13.2%

Medicaid

9.65%

Medicare

16.4%

Non-Group

0.903%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Morton, PA declined by 0.844% from 6.96% to 6.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Morton, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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