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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Milton

Delaware · 1,657 residents · 1.859 sq mi
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Milton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,368. Population has grown 17% since 1990. Median home value is $89,400. Households here earn about 32% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,657
+17%since 1990
from 1,417 in 1990
1990 – 2025
891 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 762 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+7%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Milton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,368
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,016
+53%since 1990
from $11,095 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$508
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $396 in 1990
US average: $602
58.3%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
41.7% rent
2.8
−12%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(1,008)
Black27.8%(394)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(66)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score58.2%(824)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(1,090)
Black23.4%(387)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(148)
Asian0.5%(8)
Diversity Score61.3%(1,015)
61
+5%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.4%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.2%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−12%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Delaware?

Milton, Delaware has about 1,657 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Milton, Delaware?

The typical household in Milton, Delaware earns about $32,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milton, Delaware expensive?

In Milton, Delaware, the median home is worth about $89,400, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Delaware?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Milton, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milton, Delaware?

About 18.0% of people in Milton, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milton, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Milton, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 240 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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