Morton
Village in Tazewell County, Illinois
Morton is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, with 17,117 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 712 ft (217 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Peoria, 5.7 miles NW.
- 17,117residents (2020 Census)
- 712 ftelevation · 217 m
- 12.8 sq miland area · 33.2 km²
- 1,335 / sq mipopulation density
- 61550ZIP code
About Morton
Morton is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. The population was 17,117 at the 2020 census. The community holds a yearly Morton Pumpkin Festival for four days every September, and claims that "99 percent of the world's canned pumpkin is produced in Morton," earning it the designation "Pumpkin Capital of the World".
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Living in Morton
- Median household income
- $94,402
- Median home value
- $239,400
- Median rent
- $1,074/mo
- Median age
- 41.4
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Morton had 17,117 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,117 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,335 per sq mi (515 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Morton at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Tazewell County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 17,117 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.82 sq mi (33.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6137° N, 89.4668° W |
| ZIP code | 61550 |
| Official website | morton-il.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1750621 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Morton
- East Peoria5.7 mi NW
- Tremont6.3 mi S
- Washington6.6 mi N
- Deer Creek7.2 mi E
- Marquette Heights7.2 mi W
- Creve Coeur7.2 mi W
- Mackinaw8.0 mi SE
- North Pekin8.1 mi W
- Heritage Lake8.6 mi SE
- Pekin8.9 mi W
- Bartonville10.3 mi W
- Peoria Heights10.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Morton
What county is Morton in?
Morton is in Tazewell County, Illinois.
What is the population of Morton, IL?
17,117 people lived in Morton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Morton, IL?
The ZIP code of Morton is 61550.
What is the elevation of Morton?
712 feet (217 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Morton?
East Peoria (5.7 mi), Tremont (6.3 mi), Washington (6.6 mi), Deer Creek (7.2 mi), Marquette Heights (7.2 mi).
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