Demographics & People — Morton, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,503 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~16,800 |
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| Median Age | 41.4 |
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| Total Households | 6,801 |
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| Family Households | 4,531 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1161 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,190 |
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| Black or African American | 70 |
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| Asian | 521 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 391 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 5,894 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,686 |
| English | 2,316 |
| Irish | 2,119 |
| Other groups | 2,055 |
| American | 1,112 |
| European | 667 |
| French (except Basque) | 576 |
| Italian | 571 |
| Polish | 533 |
Language
| English Only | 15,119 |
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| Spanish | 133 |
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| Population 5+ | 15,592 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 826 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,502 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Morton, Illinois.
