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Milton

Florida · 10,197 residents · 5.631 sq mi
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Milton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,561. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,197
+45%since 2000
from 7,045 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,811 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 1,251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+9%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Milton
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,561
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,060 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,823
+77%since 2000
from $15,685 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0.2%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,303
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
44.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−5%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(5,362)
Black15.6%(1,096)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(243)
Asian1.7%(121)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.4%(3,125)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(7,410)
Black11%(1,120)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(619)
Asian1.7%(172)
Other5.2%(535)
Diversity Score51.8%(5,285)
Diversity Score
52
+17%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Florida?

Milton, Florida has about 10,197 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, Florida?

The typical household in Milton, Florida earns about $62,561 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 $134,900, and the typical rent is about $1,303 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Florida?

About 17.6% 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 10.8% of people in Milton, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milton, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Milton, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,981 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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