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Milton

Georgia · 41,296 residents · 38.504 sq mi
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Milton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,487. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $544,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 108% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,296
+7%since 2019
from 38,759 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
1,073 / sq mi
+7%since 2019
from 1,007 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
−3%since 2019
from 38.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
13K21K29K36K44K200920202024Milton
202442K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,487
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $128,559 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,560
+2%since 2019
from $69,952 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 71.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$544,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $541,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,395
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,359 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 76.4% in 2019
27.4% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+2%since 2019
from 4.2 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic68%(26,357)
Black10.9%(4,240)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(2,272)
Asian12.9%(4,999)
Other2.3%(891)
Diversity Score63.1%(24,467)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(25,802)
Black9.4%(3,882)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(3,014)
Asian15.6%(6,446)
Other2.2%(915)
Diversity Score68%(28,065)
Diversity Score
68
+8%since 2019
from 63 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 70.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 96.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 30.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
−2%since 2019
from 29.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 76.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 68.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 58.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 48.7% in 2019
Female
49.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.3% in 2019
Foreign born
18.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 18.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Georgia?

Milton, Georgia has about 41,296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, Georgia?

The typical household in Milton, Georgia earns about $127,487 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 $544,600, and the typical rent is about $1,395 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Georgia?

About 72.3% 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 4.5% of people in Milton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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