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Milton

Delaware · 3,291 residents · 1.859 sq mi
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Milton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,924. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 99% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $301,800. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,291
+99%since 2000
from 1,657 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,770 / sq mi
+99%since 2000
from 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.9
+38%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Milton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,924
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,368 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,607
+174%since 2000
from $17,016 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$301,800
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+82%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(1,090)
Black23.4%(387)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(148)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(1,015)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(2,581)
Black9.4%(309)
Hispanic / Latino8%(263)
Asian0.9%(29)
Other3.3%(108)
Diversity Score46%(1,514)
Diversity Score
46
−25%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
61.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$49,719−17%
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MILTON VS
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Income$59,464−1%
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Income$54,016−10%
Home value$224,300−26%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Delaware?

Milton, Delaware has about 3,291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, Delaware?

The typical household in Milton, Delaware earns about $59,924 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 $301,800, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Delaware?

About 42.6% 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 10.5% 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 1,874 residents, a change of about 132 percent over that period.

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