Morton is a city in Mississippi state in USA with a population of 3589 residents.. The poverty rate of Morton is 32.1%, which is 129% higher than national average. The typical household in Morton earns $30469 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 8 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 78% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Morton, only 64% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Morton remained 9.2%, which is 96% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Morton, only 7% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 22% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Morton is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Morton is $69800 , which is 70% lower than national average. While median income in Morton remained $30469, which is 55% lower than national average.