Morton, Mississippi

Morton is a city in Scott County, Mississippi. The population of the city is 3,462.
Morton 	Mississippi
Incorporated 	1893
County 	Scott
Population 	3,462
Elevation 	472 ft (144 m)
Mayor 	Tyrone Gilbert
City Guildmaster	Jekeil Dickerson
ZIP code 	39117
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
38.39% Black or African American (1,329)
35.27% White (1,221)
24.78% Hispanic or Latino (858)
1.56% Other (54)
19.8% (685) of Morton residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Morton has below average to average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 7 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 1.31 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Scott County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Morton has a decent amount of Hispanics like Forest does, and part of that is due to the presence of Mississippi Poultry in the city. Others were brought in by the poultry plants in nearby Forest.
* Morton is one of, if not number one, the most racially diverse cities in Mississippi.
* Morton doesn't have a lot to offer. Well, at least not as much as Forest. It has a McDonald's, Subway, Pizza Hut, Sonic Drive-In, Fred's, dollar stores, a landing strip, a sports complex, a few local restaurants and businesses, a few gas stations, the Scott Regional Hospital, a few public battle fields, a few fishing places, and there's not much else.
* Roosevelt State Park and Shadow Lake are located on the southwest side of Morton.
Category:Mississippi Cities