Morton Community Unit School District 709, Illinois

Morton Community Unit School District 709 is a unified school district in Tazewell County, Illinois, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 19,876 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 49.8 sq mi (129 km²) of land.

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Morton Community Unit School District 709 in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
19,876 ± 425
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Tazewell County
Land area
49.8 sq mi (129 km²)
Median household income
$101,176 ± $4,795
Median home value
$245,700 ± $10,325
Water area
0.1 sq mi (0.27 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1726800
Coordinates (central point)
40.612773, -89.460160

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Morton Community Unit School District 709, largest first

  1. Morton Township17,998 people
  2. Morton (village)16,595 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District 7016.9 mi southeast
  2. Tremont Community Unit School District 7027.8 mi south

These share a boundary with Morton Community Unit School District 709. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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