Morton, IL is a small suburban village located in Tazewell County with a population of 17,955 and a population density of 433 people per square mile. Morton is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets and its quaint downtown area that features several local businesses such as Miller’s Market, Sassy Blooms Florist, and Zada Jane's Cafe & Marketplace. The town also offers year-round outdoor activities such as camping at Lakeland Camping Resort which includes two beach areas with paddle boats, kayaks, canoes, and more. Other organizations in Morton include the Morton Historical Society which hosts educational programs throughout the year to celebrate Morton’s rich history. Local sporting events are held at Warner Park where visitors can enjoy the playgrounds, fire pits, horseshoe pits, basketball courts and an outdoor amphitheater.
The population in Morton (zip 61550) is 17,955. There are 439 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Morton (zip 61550) is 43, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Morton (zip 61550) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Morton (zip 61550)
- 63.6% are married
- 8.4% are divorced
- 38.3% are married with children
- 6.1% have children, but are single
Race in Morton (zip 61550)
- 92.9% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 1.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander