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Morton Community Unit School District 709
Morton Community Unit School District 709 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 19,876. The median household income is $101,176 and the median age is 42.4.
19,876
Population
399
People / sq mi
$101,176
Median Income
42.4
Median Age
Morton Community Unit School District 709 covers 50 sq mi of land at 399.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$101,176
Median Household Income
$49,007
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$245,700
Median Home Value
$1,097
Median Rent
81.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.6%
High School+
43.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morton Community Unit School District 709 serves a community with a population of 19,876 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Morton Community Unit School District 709 is $101,176, with a per capita income of $49,007. The poverty rate is 2.9%.
Morton Community Unit School District 709 is 92.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 61.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Morton Community Unit School District 709, 96.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Morton Community Unit School District 709 is $245,700, with a median rent of $1,097. The homeownership rate is 81.9%.
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Data for Morton Community Unit School District 709 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1726800).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.