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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Milton

Washington · 5,011 residents · 2.78 sq mi
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Milton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,757. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $87,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,011
−14%vs 2000
vs 5,795 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,803 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 2,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.8
−11%vs 2000
vs 37.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Milton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,757
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,166 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,398
−31%vs 2000
vs $22,400 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$87,200
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $156,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$529
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $777 in 2000
US average: $450
61.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.0% in 2000
38.1% rent
2.4
−25%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(4,803)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(93)
Asian1.7%(84)
Other2.1%(107)
Diversity Score14.2%(710)
14
−23%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.4%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.7%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.2 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Milton, Washington?

Milton, Washington has about 5,011 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Milton, Washington?

The typical household in Milton, Washington earns about $35,757 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 $87,200, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Washington?

About 19.4% 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 5.9% of people in Milton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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