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Milton

North Carolina · 155 residents · 0.389 sq mi
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Milton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,800. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
155
+17%since 2000
from 132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
398 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.1
+4%since 2000
from 52.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1251461671882091990201020202024Milton
2024133
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,674
+95%since 2000
from $20,343 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(88)
Black37.4%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.4%(97)
Diversity Score
62
+1%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
68.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.0%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, North Carolina?

Milton, North Carolina has about 155 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Milton, North Carolina earns about $66,250 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 $122,800, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, North Carolina?

About 27.3% 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 8.8% 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 27 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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