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Milton

Wisconsin · 6,024 residents (2025 est.) · 4.646 sq mi
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#114Lowest unemploymentof 6,8260.9%
The short version

Milton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,959. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $249,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,706
+11%since 2000
from 5,132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,228 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+19%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,024 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Milton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,959
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,201 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,027
+81%since 2000
from $22,058 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
−5%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.4%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+17%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(5,021)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(47)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(175)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(4,927)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(510)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(269)
Diversity Score30.5%(1,742)
Diversity Score
31
+797%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+140%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2017
from 75.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Wisconsin?

Milton, Wisconsin has about 5,706 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Milton, Wisconsin earns about $85,959 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milton, Wisconsin expensive?

In Milton, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $249,200, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Wisconsin?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in Milton, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milton, Wisconsin?

About 6.5% of people in Milton, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milton, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Milton, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,272 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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