Time Zone: Morton County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Elkhart is the Seat for Morton County.
Morton County was founded February 20, 1886 and was created by taking area from SewardCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Morton had a population of 3,031 people. This is a decrease of 13.3% since the last Census (which gave a population of 3,496 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Morton represented 0.13% of the total population of Kansas, making it the state's 83rd most populous county (out of 105 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 3,233 | -7.52% | +6.66% since 2009 |
2009 | 3,031 | -13.3% | -0.66% since 2008 |
2008 | 3,051 | -12.73% | -1.17% since 2007 |
2007 | 3,087 | -11.7% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 3,496 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Morton County Census Page for Morton County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Morton County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Morton County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Elkhart | 1,951 | 2,233 | 12.63% decrease |
Rolla | 420 | 482 | 12.86% decrease |
Richfield | 42 | 48 | 12.5% decrease |
Websites for Morton County
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