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East Milton

Florida · 14,783 residents · 28.708 sq mi
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East Milton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,904. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $212,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,783
+4%since 2023
from 14,280 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
515 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 497 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+3%since 2023
from 40.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
9K11K12K14K15K201020202024East Milton
202415K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,904
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $61,922 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,428
+11%since 2023
from $22,980 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+6%since 2023
from 0.426 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $199,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,157
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,181 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.7% in 2023
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+2%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(8,944)
Black19.6%(2,792)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(1,085)
Asian0.6%(82)
Other9.6%(1,377)
Diversity Score69.3%(9,896)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(9,622)
Black16.7%(2,468)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,208)
Asian0.6%(91)
Other9.4%(1,394)
Diversity Score66.6%(9,847)
Diversity Score
67
−4%since 2023
from 69 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 82.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+9%since 2023
from 29.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.0% in 2023
Female
34.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Milton, Florida?

East Milton, Florida has about 14,783 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Milton, Florida?

The typical household in East Milton, Florida earns about $64,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Milton, Florida expensive?

In East Milton, Florida, the median home is worth about $212,900, and the typical rent is about $1,157 a month.

How educated are people in East Milton, Florida?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in East Milton, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Milton, Florida?

About 12.5% of people in East Milton, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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