Morton
City in Lewis County, Washington
Morton is a city in Lewis County, Washington, with 1,036 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 948 ft (289 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mossyrock, 10.0 miles W.
- 1,036residents (2020 Census)
- 948 ftelevation · 289 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 1,262 / sq mipopulation density
- 98356ZIP code
About Morton
Morton is a city in Lewis County, Washington, United States. It lies north of Riffe Lake in the western foothills of the Cascade Range near Mount Rainier National Park. Morton is at the junction of U.S. Route 12 and State Route 7.
Morton had previously been a village of the Upper Cowlitz people and was first settled by non-indigenous emigrants in 1871. The communinty took its name after Vice President, Levi P. Morton. Historically, timber processing and logging have been staples of the Morton economy.
The city is known for the Morton Loggers' Jubilee, first begun in the late 1930s. The event is known as the "granddaddy of all logging shows". Other features in Morton include a wooden sculpture of a lumberjack, known as "Big Ole", the Roxy Theater located in the downtown district, Gust Backstrom Park, and Strom Field Airport.
The population was 1,036 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Morton
- Median household income
- $57,813
- Median home value
- $300,900
- Median rent
- $930/mo
- Median age
- 42.9
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Morton had 1,036 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,036 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,262 per sq mi (487 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Morton at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lewis County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,036 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.82 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.5574° N, 122.2814° W |
| ZIP code | 98356 |
| Official website | visitmorton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5347175 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Morton
- Mossyrock10.0 mi W
- Mineral12.1 mi N
- Elbe15.0 mi N
- Alder15.6 mi N
- La Grande17.5 mi N
- Ashford18.6 mi NE
- Onalaska20.5 mi W
- Eatonville21.5 mi N
- Clear Lake25.7 mi N
- Toledo28.2 mi W
- Kapowsin28.5 mi N
- McKenna29.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Morton
What county is Morton in?
Morton is in Lewis County, Washington.
What is the population of Morton, WA?
1,036 people lived in Morton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Morton, WA?
The ZIP code of Morton is 98356.
What is the elevation of Morton?
948 feet (289 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Morton?
Mossyrock (10.0 mi), Mineral (12.1 mi), Elbe (15.0 mi), Alder (15.6 mi), La Grande (17.5 mi).
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