Morton, Minnesota

Morton, Minnesota
City

Location of Morton, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°33′6″N 94°59′8″W / 44.55167°N 94.98556°W / 44.55167; -94.98556
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Renville
Area[1]
 • Total 1.22 sq mi (3.16 km2)
 • Land 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation 863 ft (263 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 411
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 399
 • Density 339.7/sq mi (131.2/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 56270
Area code(s) 507
FIPS code 27-44368[4]
GNIS feature ID 0648125[5]
Website www.mortonmn.com

Morton is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. This city is ninety-five miles southwest of Minneapolis. It is the administrative headquarters of the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation. The population was 411 at the 2010 census.[6]

History

Morton was platted in 1882.[7] Morton was incorporated in 1887.[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.22 square miles (3.16 km2); 1.21 square miles (3.13 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[1]

U.S. Route 71 and Minnesota State Highway 19 are two of the main routes in the community.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1890453—
190078974.2%
1910761−3.5%
1920709−6.8%
19307566.6%
194090419.6%
1950794−12.2%
1960624−21.4%
1970591−5.3%
1980549−7.1%
1990448−18.4%
2000442−1.3%
2010411−7.0%
Est. 2015382[8]−7.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 411 people, 190 households, and 113 families residing in the city. The population density was 339.7 inhabitants per square mile (131.2/km2). There were 211 housing units at an average density of 174.4 per square mile (67.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 86.4% White, 8.0% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 190 households of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the city was 44.3 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 31.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.3% male and 46.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 442 people, 199 households, and 118 families residing in the city. The population density was 364.0 people per square mile (141.0/km²). There were 216 housing units at an average density of 177.9 per square mile (68.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.05% White, 8.14% Native American, 0.90% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.11% of the population.

There were 199 households out of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,298, and the median income for a family was $37,396. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $21,397 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,899. About 11.5% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Industry

The EasyStand standing frame is manufactured at Altimate Medical in Morton. It is a device used by people who use wheelchairs to gain health benefits and independence. AMI sells their products in over 30 countries.

The Morton rock quarry is the home of morton gneiss, a rare rock found in Morton.

The Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel is located nearby.

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
  4. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  7. 1 2 Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 457.
  8. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

Coordinates: 44°33′05″N 94°59′04″W / 44.55139°N 94.98444°W / 44.55139; -94.98444

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