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Milton

Iowa · 550 residents · 2.692 sq mi
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Milton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,938. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $27,800. Households here earn about 34% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

550
+15%since 1990
from 479 in 1990
1990 – 2025
204 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 178 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
−7%since 1990
from 40.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3584254925596261990201020202024Milton
2024493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,938
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,900 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,696
+91%since 1990
from $6,643 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.0%
−19.8 ptssince 1990
from 31.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$27,800
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$392
+66%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $179 in 1990
US average: $602
82.4%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.2% in 1990
17.6% rent
1.1
−1%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(479)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(12)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(525)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(32)
6
+131%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.6%
+15.7 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
−31%since 1990
from 36.6 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, Iowa?

Milton, Iowa has about 550 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Milton, Iowa?

The typical household in Milton, Iowa earns about $25,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milton, Iowa expensive?

In Milton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $27,800, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Iowa?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Milton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milton, Iowa?

About 12.0% of people in Milton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Milton, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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