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Milton

Illinois · 271 residents · 0.386 sq mi
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Milton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,109. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $65,300. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
271
−1%since 2000
from 274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
702 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.9
−1%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1642353073784491990201020202024Milton
2024217
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,109
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,591 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,172
+37%since 2000
from $11,847 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction19.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade16.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services9.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,300
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
37.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+53%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(10)
Diversity Score
4
+304%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−32%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.5%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.9%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Illinois?

Milton, Illinois has about 271 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, Illinois?

The typical household in Milton, Illinois earns about $37,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milton, Illinois expensive?

In Milton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $65,300, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Milton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milton, Illinois?

About 29.6% of people in Milton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Milton, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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