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Milton

West Virginia · 2,811 residents · 1.969 sq mi
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Milton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,145. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,500. Households here earn about 27% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,811
+27%since 2000
from 2,206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,428 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,120 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+2%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Milton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,145
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,348 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,862
+49%since 2000
from $15,384 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
47.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+22%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,652)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(40)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other1.4%(40)
Diversity Score9.7%(273)
Diversity Score
10
+232%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.5%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.5%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, West Virginia?

Milton, West Virginia has about 2,811 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Milton, West Virginia earns about $35,145 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 $96,500, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, West Virginia?

About 17.1% 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 11.7% 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 570 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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