This was 10.3 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 15,791.
95.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Morton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 503 | 4.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,102 | 18.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 328 | 2.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 698 | 6.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,507 | 13.5 |
| Associate's degree | 1,521 | 13.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,936 | 26.3 |
| Master's degree | 1,232 | 11 |
| Professional school degree | 208 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 135 | 1.2 |
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