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Milton

West Virginia · 2,792 residents (2025 est.) · 1.969 sq mi
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Milton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,429. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,900. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,817
+28%since 2000
from 2,206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,431 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 1,120 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
−13%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,792 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Milton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,429
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,348 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,231
+71%since 2000
from $15,384 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+9%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services12.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,198
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+37%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,177)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,699)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(109)
Diversity Score10.1%(284)
Diversity Score
10
+244%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 21.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+29.5 ptssince 2017
from 59.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, West Virginia?

Milton, West Virginia has about 2,817 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, West Virginia?

The typical household in Milton, West Virginia earns about $46,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milton, West Virginia expensive?

In Milton, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $143,900, and the typical rent is about $1,198 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, West Virginia?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Milton, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milton, West Virginia?

About 23.3% of people in Milton, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milton, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Milton, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 576 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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