Morton, MS is a small rural town located in Scott County, Mississippi. With a population of 3,688 people and a population density of 396 people per square mile, it is a tight-knit community that is home to many local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, and organizations. Some of the local businesses include Morton Family Restaurant, McDonald’s of Morton, and Rudy’s Barbecue. For those looking for outdoor activities, there are plenty of parks like Tom Cole Park and Sacred Heart Catholic Church Park where you can find trails for hiking or biking as well as playgrounds and courts for sports like basketball and tennis. Organizations such as the Morton Alumni Association provide events such as barbecues that bring the community together. Lastly, local sporting events can be found at the Morton High School which provides exciting football games in the fall season.
The population in Morton is 3,688. There are 415 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Morton is 29.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Morton is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Morton
- 41.1% are married
- 10.7% are divorced
- 30.4% are married with children
- 32.9% have children, but are single
Race in Morton
- 34.4% are White
- 42.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 22.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander