Morton is a village located in Tazewell County, in the state of Illinois (IL), United States. Nestled in the East North Central division of the Midwest region, it covers an area of 12.2 square miles (32.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 720 ft. With a population of approximately 15,198 residents, Morton offers a vibrant community life.
The town's population is composed of about 48.11% males and 51.89% females, and it has a population density of 245.74 people per square mile (480.98/km²). Morton lies at a latitude of 40.61 and a longitude of -89.46, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (5.8%), followed by English (13.1%), German (39.8%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 61550.