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Milton

Washington · 6,968 residents · 2.78 sq mi
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Milton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,924. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $278,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,968
+20%since 2000
from 5,795 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,506 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 2,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
−3%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Milton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,924
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,166 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,238
+39%since 2000
from $22,400 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,004
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $777 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+40%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(5,587)
Black3%(211)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(373)
Asian5%(345)
Other6%(417)
Diversity Score42.6%(2,967)
Diversity Score
43
+131%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% 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
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Washington?

Milton, Washington has about 6,968 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, Washington?

The typical household in Milton, Washington earns about $60,924 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 $278,500, and the typical rent is about $1,004 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Washington?

About 19.7% 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 6.2% 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 1,957 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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