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Milton

Massachusetts · 28,630 residents · 13.011 sq mi
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Milton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,050. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $651,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,630
+10%since 2000
from 26,062 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,200 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,003 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+4%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K27K28K29K1990201020202024Milton
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,050
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,985 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,520
+58%since 2000
from $37,138 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$651,600
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,239
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $830 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+29%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(21,985)
Black10%(2,614)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(450)
Asian2%(531)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.3%(8,149)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71%(20,315)
Black12.5%(3,581)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,401)
Asian6.2%(1,785)
Other3.8%(1,090)
Diversity Score57%(16,314)
Diversity Score
57
+82%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.2%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
16.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−97.5 ptssince 2013
from 98.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Massachusetts?

Milton, Massachusetts has about 28,630 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Milton, Massachusetts earns about $141,050 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 $651,600, and the typical rent is about $1,239 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Massachusetts?

About 62.5% 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 5.6% 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 2,905 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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