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Milton

Indiana · 455 residents · 0.27 sq mi
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Milton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,688. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 156 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,400. Households here earn about 32% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
455
−26%since 2000
from 611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,685 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 2,263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+22%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2873965056147231990201020202024Milton
2024323
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,688
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,240
+54%since 2000
from $15,131 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,400
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+7%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(603)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(438)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(7)
Diversity Score9.6%(44)
Diversity Score
10
+2235%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+84%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Indiana?

Milton, Indiana has about 455 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, Indiana?

The typical household in Milton, Indiana earns about $39,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milton, Indiana expensive?

In Milton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $69,400, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Indiana?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Milton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milton, Indiana?

About 15.1% of people in Milton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milton, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Milton, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 232 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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