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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Milton

Washington · 5,795 residents · 2.78 sq mi
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Milton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,166. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $156,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,795
+16%since 1990
from 5,011 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.8
+12%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Milton
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.5%(317)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.2%(419)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.7%(449)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.5%(377)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.1%(297)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.4%(775)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4418.3%(1,063)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.6%(789)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.7%(504)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.9%(341)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.5%(321)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.5%(143)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,166
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,757 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,400
+45%since 1990
from $15,398 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $87,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $529 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
39.0% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Milton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(4,803)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(93)
Asian1.7%(84)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(5,115)
Black1.1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(206)
Asian2.8%(161)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.8%(787)
Puerto Rican2.9%(258)
Salvadoran2.2%(200)
Colombian0.2%(15)
Spaniard0.1%(12)
Asian origin
Filipino2.3%(208)
Japanese1.2%(109)
Chinese0.7%(66)
Korean0.6%(49)
Asian Indian0.5%(43)
Cambodian0.1%(12)
Thai0.1%(10)
Vietnamese0.1%(6)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.9%(80)
Ancestry
Irish11.4%(1,017)
English9.4%(839)
German7.9%(707)
American5.3%(470)
Ukrainian4.1%(362)
Russian3.3%(294)
Norwegian3.2%(286)
Scottish2.7%(242)
Italian2.5%(218)
French2.3%(209)
Dutch2%(174)
Finnish1.7%(155)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.7%(154)
Greek1.6%(141)
Polish1.4%(122)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(112)
Australian1.2%(106)
Swiss0.9%(84)
Arab0.7%(65)
Lebanese0.6%(52)
Portuguese0.4%(40)
Canadian0.3%(24)
Czech0.3%(23)
Danish0.2%(17)
West Indian0.2%(16)
Austrian0.1%(12)
Welsh0.1%(9)
Armenian0.1%(8)
Latvian0.1%(5)
Kenyan0%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.0%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 87.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
−19%since 1990
from 25.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.6%(661)
Married58.1%(1,297)
Widowed1.7%(38)
Divorced10.7%(238)
Women 15+
Never married16.5%(399)
Married55.2%(1,337)
Widowed12.5%(302)
Divorced15.8%(383)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Washington?

Milton, Washington has about 5,795 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Milton, Washington?

The typical household in Milton, Washington earns about $48,166 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 $156,800, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Washington?

About 14.5% 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 8.0% 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 784 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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