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Milton

Pennsylvania · 6,609 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 $47,520. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $134,100. Households here earn about 25% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
6,609
−1%since 2000
from 6,650 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,905 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,917 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+6%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Milton
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,520
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,252 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,444
+56%since 2000
from $16,980 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
44.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(5,522)
Black2.9%(190)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(540)
Asian0.8%(50)
Other2.1%(141)
Diversity Score32.1%(2,124)
Diversity Score
32
+182%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+112%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.6%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Pennsylvania?

Milton, Pennsylvania has about 6,609 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Milton, Pennsylvania earns about $47,520 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 $134,100, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Pennsylvania?

About 16.3% 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 14.9% of people in Milton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Milton, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 137 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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