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Milton

Kentucky · 590 residents · 1.471 sq mi
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Milton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
590
+12%since 2000
from 525 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
401 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+4%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5025716417107791990201020202024Milton
2024637
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,356
+121%since 2000
from $13,264 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,600
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
45.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+14%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(511)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(523)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(18)
Asian1.4%(8)
Other12.7%(75)
Diversity Score35.2%(208)
Diversity Score
35
+1126%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Kentucky?

Milton, Kentucky has about 590 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Milton, Kentucky earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milton, Kentucky expensive?

In Milton, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $135,600, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Kentucky?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Milton, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milton, Kentucky?

About 9.6% of people in Milton, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milton, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Milton, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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