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Milton

North Carolina · 166 residents · 0.389 sq mi
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Milton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,750. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,900. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
166
+26%since 2000
from 132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
427 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.0
−2%since 2000
from 52.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1251461671882091990201020202024Milton
2024133
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,750
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,945
−12%since 2000
from $20,343 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.9%
−37.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
34.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+43%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(77)
Black40.9%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.5%(81)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(85)
Black46.4%(77)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.3%(103)
Diversity Score
62
+1%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
4.4%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.5%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, North Carolina?

Milton, North Carolina has about 166 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, North Carolina?

The typical household in Milton, North Carolina earns about $30,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milton, North Carolina expensive?

In Milton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $86,900, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, North Carolina?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Milton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milton, North Carolina?

About 18.8% of people in Milton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Milton, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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