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Milton

Vermont · 1,861 residents · 3.115 sq mi
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Milton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,135. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $215,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,861
+21%since 2000
from 1,537 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
597 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+10%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Milton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,135
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,458 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,827
+38%since 2000
from $18,037 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,600
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$976
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $673 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+32%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,493)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(63)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,799)
Black1.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(97)
Diversity Score
5
+28%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 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
3.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.1%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Female
59.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Vermont?

Milton, Vermont has about 1,861 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, Vermont?

The typical household in Milton, Vermont earns about $64,135 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 $215,600, and the typical rent is about $976 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Vermont?

About 21.4% 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 8.5% 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 283 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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