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Milton

Massachusetts · 26,062 residents · 13.011 sq mi
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Milton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,985. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $282,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,062
+1%since 1990
from 25,725 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
39.3
+6%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202429K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.3%(1,640)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97%(1,832)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.9%(2,064)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.5%(1,959)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245%(1,301)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.7%(2,533)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416.2%(4,212)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415.9%(4,155)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.2%(2,132)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.5%(1,947)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.1%(1,599)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.6%(688)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,985
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,130 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,138
+65%since 1990
from $22,444 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $221,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $763 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
84.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 82.5% in 1990
15.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(24,120)
Black4.6%(1,174)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(303)
Asian1%(268)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(21,985)
Black10%(2,614)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(450)
Asian2%(531)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.6%(176)
Mexican0.6%(175)
Cuban0.4%(121)
Colombian0.4%(119)
Ecuadorian0.3%(74)
Venezuelan0.2%(69)
Dominican0.2%(60)
Salvadoran0.1%(36)
Argentine0.1%(28)
Spaniard0%(11)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Chinese2.1%(599)
Vietnamese0.8%(221)
Asian Indian0.7%(198)
Taiwanese0.4%(106)
Pakistani0.3%(87)
Korean0.2%(67)
Japanese0.2%(57)
Filipino0.2%(56)
Cambodian0%(12)
Ancestry
Irish35.4%(10,113)
Italian9.8%(2,812)
English9%(2,578)
West Indian5.5%(1,563)
German5.3%(1,513)
American3.5%(1,002)
Polish3.1%(892)
Haitian2.3%(658)
Jamaican2%(583)
French2%(574)
+ 39 more ancestry groups with data
Greek1.5%(428)
Scottish1.4%(401)
Norwegian1.1%(328)
Swedish0.9%(271)
Canadian0.9%(262)
Russian0.8%(230)
Arab0.8%(216)
Portuguese0.6%(179)
British0.6%(175)
Lebanese0.5%(140)
Lithuanian0.4%(110)
Czech0.4%(109)
Hungarian0.4%(101)
Welsh0.3%(100)
Bulgarian0.3%(93)
Nigerian0.3%(84)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(83)
Ghanaian0.3%(77)
Australian0.2%(71)
Somali0.2%(71)
Austrian0.2%(62)
Danish0.2%(50)
Croatian0.2%(49)
Ukrainian0.2%(48)
Brazilian0.2%(43)
Dutch0.1%(40)
Moroccan0.1%(38)
Swiss0.1%(36)
Armenian0.1%(33)
Slovak0.1%(33)
Turkish0.1%(33)
Serbian0.1%(29)
Egyptian0.1%(28)
Cape Verdean0.1%(27)
Barbadian0.1%(25)
Finnish0.1%(23)
Syrian0.1%(18)
Romanian0%(14)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest West Indian population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.2%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 43.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.6%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 92.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
22.0%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−9%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32%(3,006)
Married60.5%(5,685)
Widowed3.8%(356)
Divorced3.7%(352)
Women 15+
Never married29%(3,217)
Married52.3%(5,803)
Widowed12.7%(1,408)
Divorced6%(661)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Massachusetts?

Milton, Massachusetts has about 26,062 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Milton, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Milton, Massachusetts earns about $78,985 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milton, Massachusetts expensive?

In Milton, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $282,100, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Massachusetts?

About 52.2% of adults age 25 and over in Milton, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milton, Massachusetts?

About 2.8% of people in Milton, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milton, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Milton, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 337 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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