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Milton

Pennsylvania · 7,042 residents · 3.469 sq mi
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Milton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,509. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $108,100. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,042
+6%since 2000
from 6,650 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,030 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,917 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+2%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Milton
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,509
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,252 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,491
+3%since 2000
from $16,980 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
45.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+13%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(6,246)
Black2.3%(152)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(144)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(759)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(6,227)
Black2.5%(179)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(436)
Asian0.6%(45)
Other0.5%(38)
Diversity Score23.3%(1,644)
Diversity Score
23
+105%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
14.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Pennsylvania?

Milton, Pennsylvania has about 7,042 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Milton, Pennsylvania earns about $36,509 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Milton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $108,100, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Pennsylvania?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Milton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milton, Pennsylvania?

About 24.4% of people in Milton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Milton, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 296 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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