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Milton

Vermont · 3,555 residents · 3.12 sq mi
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Milton is home to 3,555 people in Vermont. The population has more than doubled since 2000, adding 2,018 people. The median age is 47.1, about 8 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 24% of adults. 4% of locals were born outside the United States. People stay put here: 96% were in the same home a year ago.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,555
+131%since 2000
from 1,537 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,141 / sq mi
+87%since 2009
from 612 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
47.1
+34%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.12 sq mi
Population, 19902024
1K2K3K4K4K19902000201020202024Milton
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.6%(92)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(171)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.8%(64)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.4%(407)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(126)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.9%(460)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412%(426)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.6%(341)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6425.5%(906)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.7%(308)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.5%(161)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.6%(93)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$77,550
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,458 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$37,599
+108%since 2000
from $18,037 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
10.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.410
+29%since 2010
from 0.318 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$337,600
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,471
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $673 in 2000
US average: $1,442
69.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
30.3% rent
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.47 people
−1%since 2009
from 2.50 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
22.7%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
62.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
4.4
+25%since 2009
from 3.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
33
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,493)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(3,130)
Black5.8%(205)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(188)
27
+275%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.5%(19)
Ancestry
French23%(816)
Irish16.8%(598)
English14.3%(508)
American14.1%(501)
German4.6%(163)
Scottish2.8%(98)
Welsh2.7%(97)
Italian1.6%(57)
Norwegian1.5%(53)
Polish1.3%(45)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Arab0.8%(27)
Canadian0.7%(26)
Finnish0.6%(20)
Portuguese0.5%(19)
Swiss0.5%(17)
Lebanese0.5%(16)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(14)
Egyptian0.3%(11)
Section 05

Education

23.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
4.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
+88%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
75.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
3.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
18.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
70.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
90.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
7.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
42.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
45.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
4.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
8.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
26.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
6.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2013
from 4.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
87.2%
+22.5 ptssince 2017
from 64.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
88.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
95.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
96.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married39.8%(703)
Married36.5%(646)
Widowed3.4%(60)
Divorced20.3%(359)
Women 15+
Never married26%(379)
Married49%(715)
Widowed7.5%(109)
Divorced17.6%(257)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2013
from 4.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
46.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
8.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
29.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
32.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
56.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
46.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)29%(81)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)15.8%(44)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era22.6%(63)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War4.3%(12)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II3.6%(10)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 279 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Vermont?

Milton, Vermont has about 3,555 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, Vermont?

The typical household in Milton, Vermont earns about $77,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milton, Vermont expensive?

In Milton, Vermont, the median home is worth about $337,600, and the typical rent is about $1,471 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Vermont?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Milton, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milton, Vermont?

About 10.1% of people in Milton, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milton, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Milton, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,977 residents, a change of about 125 percent over that period.

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

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