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Milton

Washington · 8,697 residents · 2.78 sq mi
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Milton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,064. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $340,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,697
+50%since 2000
from 5,795 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,128 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 2,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+5%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Milton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,064
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,166 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,190
+62%since 2000
from $22,400 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$340,600
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,398
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $777 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
44.4% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(5,839)
Black4%(344)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(995)
Asian6.4%(559)
Other6.9%(597)
Diversity Score60.4%(5,257)
Diversity Score
60
+228%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Washington?

Milton, Washington has about 8,697 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, Washington?

The typical household in Milton, Washington earns about $77,064 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 $340,600, and the typical rent is about $1,398 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Washington?

About 21.9% 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 7.1% 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 3,686 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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