Township · Kansas
Morton Township, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Morton Township, Sedgwick County, township, in Sedgwick County, Kansas. Morton Township, Sedgwick County had 2,819 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,812 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,792 (±19). GEOID 2017348550.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,819
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,812 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,792 ±19
Median household income
$84,318
±$9,019 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$178,600
±$33,031 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$1,065
±$79 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
Where is Morton Township, Sedgwick County and what county is it in?
Morton Township, Sedgwick County is a township in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It covers 35.3 square miles of land, 80 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Morton Township (Sedgwick County): Cheney (city, 2,181 in 2020).
Morton Township, Sedgwick County is in the Wichita, KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Morton Township, Sedgwick County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,819 people lived in Morton Township, Sedgwick County on July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, in line with Kansas (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 2,812 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,792 (±19).
| Measure | Morton Township, Sedgwick County | Sedgwick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,792±19 | 528,226 | +37 |
| Households | 950±137 | 206,768 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.88±0.41 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,009±146 | 227,638 | no clear change |
Morton Township, Sedgwick County's population since 2000
From 2,380 in 2000 to 2,819 in 2025: up 18.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Morton Township, Sedgwick County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Morton Township, Sedgwick County?
The median resident of Morton Township, Sedgwick County is 38.2 years old; 29.2% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.5%.
| Measure | Morton Township, Sedgwick County | Sedgwick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2±4.4 | 36.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.2%±5.6 pts | 24.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7%±4.4 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 50.1%±4.1 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5%±3.5 pts | 16.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.5%±3.8 pts | 64.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.9%±1.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9%±1.5 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9%±2.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 9.1%±3.2 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2%±5.3 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7%±4.2 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.5%±7.3 pts | 32.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2%±3.5 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.6%±4.7 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±1.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Morton Township, Sedgwick County earn?
Half of Morton Township, Sedgwick County's 950 households earn less than $84,318 a year (±$9,019), against $69,365 in Sedgwick County and $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $86,969 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Morton Township, Sedgwick County | Sedgwick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,318±$9,019 | $69,365 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,537±$9,145 | $94,234 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,054±$5,247 | $37,825 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.4%±4.8 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.3%±7.3 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.7%±3.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.3%±7.3 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0%±7.5 pts | 91.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Morton Township, Sedgwick County?
Owners occupy 77.8% of Morton Township, Sedgwick County's occupied homes and renters 22.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $178,600 by its owner (±$33,031). The median renter pays $1,065 a month including utilities, and 30.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Morton Township, Sedgwick County | Sedgwick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $178,600±$33,031 | $203,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,065±$79 | $998 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.8%±17.1 pts | 34.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,688±$110 | $1,564 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.8%±5.9 pts | 63.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.2%±5.9 pts | 36.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,009±146 | 227,638 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.4%±4.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7%±9.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.2%±6.2 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.2%±3.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.9%±5.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.0%±4.8 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.8%±7.8 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Morton Township, Sedgwick County work and get to work?
76.9% of Morton Township, Sedgwick County's workers drive alone and 9.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.2 minutes.
| Measure | Morton Township, Sedgwick County | Sedgwick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1%±5.0 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5%±1.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.9%±7.3 pts | 79.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9%±5.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±1.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.5%±3.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.2 min±2.8 | 19.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Morton Township, Sedgwick County?
1 census tract lies mostly in Morton Township, Sedgwick County (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 107Sedgwick County | 3,521 | $86,196 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Morton Township, Sedgwick County) · Census block assignment files
How does Morton Township, Sedgwick County compare with other places in Kansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Morton Township, Sedgwick County is the 3,732nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 42nd-most populous of 1,256 in Kansas.
Morton Township, Sedgwick County ranks 109th of 374 places in Kansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 42nd | 1,256 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 114th | 373 |
| Residents per square mile | 237th | 376 |
| Median household income | 109th | 374 |
| Per capita income | 206th | 375 |
| Median home value | 163rd | 370 |
| Median gross rent | 89th | 333 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 107th | 374 |
| Median age | 235th | 376 |
| Owner-occupied share | 163rd | 374 |
| Work from home | 108th | 233 |
| Travel time to work | 82nd | 375 |
Morton Township, Sedgwick County's figures with every place in Kansas (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Morton Township, Sedgwick County?
20 of the 57 figures for Morton Township, Sedgwick County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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