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Milton

Georgia · 32,661 residents · 38.504 sq mi
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Milton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,263. The city has more than doubled in size since 2009, adding 17,089 residents. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $469,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 125% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,661
+110%since 2009
from 15,572 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
848 / sq mi
+110%since 2009
from 404 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+4%since 2009
from 35.3 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
13K21K29K36K44K200920202024Milton
202442K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,263
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $117,608 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,050
+3%since 2009
from $50,408 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$469,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $466,400 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,085
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,017 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+6%since 2009
from 4.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic80%(12,462)
Black6.2%(972)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(741)
Asian7.8%(1,215)
Other1.2%(182)
Diversity Score43.4%(6,758)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(23,653)
Black8.8%(2,865)
Hispanic / Latino6%(1,959)
Asian10.3%(3,380)
Other1.9%(623)
Diversity Score55.9%(18,252)
Diversity Score
56
+29%since 2009
from 43 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 96.5% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
59.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Georgia?

Milton, Georgia has about 32,661 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, Georgia?

The typical household in Milton, Georgia earns about $111,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milton, Georgia expensive?

In Milton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $469,100, and the typical rent is about $1,085 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Georgia?

About 67.1% of adults age 25 and over in Milton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milton, Georgia?

About 6.0% of people in Milton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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