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Milton-Freewater

Oregon · 7,029 residents (2025 est.) · 2.029 sq mi
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Milton-Freewater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,183. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $240,000. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,036
+9%since 2000
from 6,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,468 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 3,189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
+4%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,029 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Milton-Freewater
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,183
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,365 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,994
+76%since 2000
from $13,101 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,000
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$877
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
52.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+69%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(4,257)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino31.8%(2,055)
Asian0.4%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.9%(3,620)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(3,858)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino41.2%(2,897)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(281)
Diversity Score66%(4,646)
Diversity Score
66
+18%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
27.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 23.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−64.0 ptssince 2013
from 69.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2017
from 73.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2016
from 52.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.9%
−16.2 ptssince 2016
from 46.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton-Freewater, Oregon?

Milton-Freewater, Oregon has about 7,036 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton-Freewater, Oregon?

The typical household in Milton-Freewater, Oregon earns about $52,183 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milton-Freewater, Oregon expensive?

In Milton-Freewater, Oregon, the median home is worth about $240,000, and the typical rent is about $877 a month.

How educated are people in Milton-Freewater, Oregon?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Milton-Freewater, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milton-Freewater, Oregon?

About 12.6% of people in Milton-Freewater, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milton-Freewater, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Milton-Freewater, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,503 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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