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Morton, TX
City in Cochran County, Texas.
Population
1,513
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,005
ZIP codes
0
Morton and its ZIP codes
Morton at a glance
- Morton is about 8.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,438 a year, 51% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $42,600 (85% below Texas) and median rent is $687 a month.
Local data for Morton, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,438
Poverty rate
26.7%
Median home value
$42,600
Median rent
$687/mo
Homeownership
62.8%
Bachelor's or higher
5.5%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (985), German Americans (89), Irish Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cochran County. PPP loans are for Morton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,331
685 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,714
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.3M
FY 2026, $12,698 per person
How people get to work
Morton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.9%
- Carpooled28.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
459
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 24°F
17.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
20.5%
U.S. 12.1% +8.4 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
34.5%
U.S. 11.1% +23.4 pts
Cities near Morton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhitefaceTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| BledsoeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Causey, NMVillage | 23 mi | 3.7 |
| SundownCity | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| LevellandCity | 25 mi | 10.2 |
| WhitharralCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| SudanCity | 27 mi | 1 |
| LittlefieldCity | 28 mi | 6.3 |
| AmherstCity | 28 mi | 0.9 |
| Opdyke WestTown | 28 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morton, TX in?
- Morton is in Cochran County, Texas.
- What is the population of Morton, TX?
- About 1,513 people live in Morton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morton?
- Nearby places include Whiteface (12 mi), Bledsoe (17 mi), Causey, NM (23 mi), Sundown (24 mi), Levelland (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023