Morton is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, USA, known for its pumpkins and annual Pumpkin Festival. The population was 15,198 at the 2000 census. Morton, the home of a Caterpillar facility and a Libby's Pumpkin plant, is a popular suburb of Peoria and is part of the Greater Peoria MSA. It holds an annual Pumpkin Festival. The estimated population of Morton in 2007 is 16,700. Morton apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Morton apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.