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Milton

Washington · 8,911 residents (2025 est.) · 2.78 sq mi
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Milton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,540. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $539,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,894
+53%since 2000
from 5,795 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,199 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 2,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,911 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Milton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,540
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,166 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,137
+88%since 2000
from $22,400 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+32.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
+3%since 2010
from 0.356 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$539,700
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,199
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $777 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+72%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(5,115)
Black1.1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(206)
Asian2.8%(161)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(1,069)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(5,739)
Black3.8%(342)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(1,417)
Asian5.4%(484)
Other10.3%(912)
Diversity Score67.9%(6,040)
Diversity Score
68
+268%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 80.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2016
from 92.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Washington?

Milton, Washington has about 8,894 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, Washington?

The typical household in Milton, Washington earns about $96,540 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milton, Washington expensive?

In Milton, Washington, the median home is worth about $539,700, and the typical rent is about $2,199 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Washington?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Milton, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milton, Washington?

About 10.2% of people in Milton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milton, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Milton, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,883 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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