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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Milton

Florida · 7,045 residents · 5.631 sq mi
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Milton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,060. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $68,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

7,045
−2%since 1990
from 7,216 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,251 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,281 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
+16%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Milton
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,060
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,739 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,685
+69%since 1990
from $9,279 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.6%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$461
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $333 in 1990
US average: $602
57.9%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 52.6% in 1990
42.1% rent
2.3
+8%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(5,954)
Black14.6%(1,056)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(165)
Asian1.7%(125)
Diversity Score41%(2,958)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(5,362)
Black15.6%(1,096)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(243)
Asian1.7%(121)
Diversity Score44.4%(3,125)
44
+8%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.0%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−13%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Milton, Florida?

Milton, Florida has about 7,045 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Milton, Florida?

The typical household in Milton, Florida earns about $30,060 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milton, Florida expensive?

In Milton, Florida, the median home is worth about $68,000, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Florida?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Milton, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milton, Florida?

About 16.6% of people in Milton, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milton, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Milton, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 171 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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