Morton Population 2026
Morton has a population of 16,306, making it the #2883 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Illinois. It is about 540× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,306
Rank in United States
#2883
Coordinates
40.61°N, 89.46°W
~218 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,078 km
669 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Illinois
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,664,452 | #3 |
| Aurora | 200,661 | #125 |
| Rockford | 148,278 | #184 |
| Joliet | 147,861 | #186 |
| Naperville | 147,100 | #190 |
| Peoria | 115,070 | #259 |
| Springfield | 114,394 | #262 |
| North Peoria | 113,004 | #266 |
Cities near Morton
- Washington16,664 people · ~11 km away
- East Peoria23,080 people · ~12 km away
- Peoria115,070 people · ~14 km away
- North Peoria113,004 people · ~16 km away
- Pekin33,223 people · ~16 km away
- Normal54,373 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Morton?
Morton has a population of 16,306 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2883 biggest city in United States.
What state is Morton in?
Morton is located in Illinois, United States.
Is Morton the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,078 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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