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Milton

Louisiana · 3,030 residents · 4.646 sq mi
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Milton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,159. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $199,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,030
+3%vs 2011
vs 2,942 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
652 / sq mi
+3%vs 2011
vs 633 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
−4%vs 2011
vs 36.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024Milton
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,159
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $77,155 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,894
−3%vs 2011
vs $31,780 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
−7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.381 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing11.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $196,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $702 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−22.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.7% in 2011
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+32%vs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic88%(2,589)
Black5%(148)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(14)
Asian6.1%(180)
Other0.4%(11)
Diversity Score27.4%(806)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(2,812)
Black2.6%(78)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(89)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0.3%(8)
Diversity Score15%(454)
Diversity Score
15
−45%vs 2011
vs 27 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 30.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.5% in 2011
Female
55.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.9%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Louisiana?

Milton, Louisiana has about 3,030 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Milton, Louisiana earns about $59,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milton, Louisiana expensive?

In Milton, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $199,500, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Louisiana?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Milton, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milton, Louisiana?

About 3.7% of people in Milton, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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