Morton township, Illinois
Morton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Morton township is a geographic entity located in Tazewell County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 18,190. The land area covers 35.76 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 18,190 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs | ±1.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,070 | ±377 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,720 | ±391 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,070 | ±377 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 650 | ±249 |
| Median Home Value | $246,800 | ±$10,836 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,136 | ±$164 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $100,633 | ±$5,291 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,075 | ±$3,474 |
| Poverty Rate | 5% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 885 | ±260 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,307 | ±396 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.5% | ±1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 18,172 (2024)
ID: 163338
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
300 W JEFFERSON ST, MORTON IL 61550-1816
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GUS Population: 129,821 (2024)
ID: 162164
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
11 S 4TH ST STE 123, PEKIN IL 61554-4281
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Morton | PK-06 | Morton, IL | |
| Regular School Morton | PK-06 | Morton, IL | |
| Regular School Morton | KG-06 | Morton, IL | |
| Regular School Morton | PK-06 | Morton, IL | |
| Alternative School Morton | KG-12 | Morton, IL | |
| Regular School Morton | 09-12 | Morton, IL | |
| Regular School Morton | 07-08 | Morton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Peoria, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | East Peoria, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Bartonville, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Oehrlein School of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 7.1 mi away | 100 Meadow Avenue, East Peoria, IL, 61611 |
3096991561
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MORTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 315 WEST PERSHING STREET, MORTON, IL, 61550 |
(309) 263-2200
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Illinois Central College
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College | 7.8 mi away | 1 College Drive, East Peoria, IL, 61635-0001 |
3096945422
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SUNNYLAND BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 16 WASHINGTON PLAZA, WASHINGTON, IL, 61571 |
(309) 745-3023
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Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
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College | 9.9 mi away | 511 NE Greenleaf St, Peoria, IL, 61603-3783 |
3096552201
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DEER CREEK DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 205 EAST FIRST AVENUE, DEER CREEK, IL, 61733 |
(309) 447-6724
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Bradley University
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College | 10.9 mi away | 1501 W BRADLEY AVE, Peoria, IL, 61625-0001 |
3096767611
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WASHINGTON DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 380 NORTH WILMOR ROAD, WASHINGTON, IL, 61571 |
(309) 444-2241
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Eureka College
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College | 11.3 mi away | 300 E. College Avenue, Eureka, IL, 61530 |
3094673721
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TREMONT DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 215 SOUTH SAMPSON STREET, TREMONT, IL, 61568 |
(309) 925-5432
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CONGERVILLE 2NW, IL US, located 10.4 miles from Morton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.2° | 17.1° | 25.2° | 2.05" | 6.8" |
| February | 38.0° | 20.7° | 29.4° | 1.76" | 5.2" |
| March | 50.4° | 31.0° | 40.7° | 2.44" | 2.8" |
| April | 63.2° | 40.7° | 52.0° | 3.77" | 0.8" |
| May | 73.6° | 51.9° | 62.7° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.6° | 61.2° | 71.9° | 4.05" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.5° | 64.8° | 75.2° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.3° | 62.5° | 73.4° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.7° | 54.5° | 67.1° | 3.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.8° | 42.5° | 54.6° | 3.14" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.1° | 32.4° | 41.7° | 2.64" | 1.5" |
| December | 38.6° | 22.8° | 30.7° | 2.04" | 5.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton village | Village | 1.4 mi | — |
| Deer Creek village | Village | 5.7 mi | — |
| Washington city | City | 6.3 mi | — |
| East Peoria city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
| Tremont village | Village | 6.8 mi | — |
| Mackinaw village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1717950634. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.