Milton is a town located in Sussex County Delaware. Milton has a 2024 population of 3,786. Milton is currently growing at a rate of 3.02% annually and its population has increased by 13.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,342 in 2020.
The average household income in Milton is $85,062 with a poverty rate of 11.44%. The median age in Milton is 48.2 years: 48 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Milton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,762 | 82.47% |
| Black or African American | 347 | 10.36% |
| Two or more races | 162 | 4.84% |
| Other race | 76 | 2.27% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,424 | 2.34 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Married | 643 | 3.01 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Non Family | 489 | 1.05 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Female | 232 | 2.9 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Male | 60 | 3.65 | 0 | 100 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
74.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 206 | 8.44% |
| Associates Degree | 187 | 7.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 502 | 20.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 498 | 20.4% |
| High School Graduate | 471 | 19.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 0.98% |
| Some College | 553 | 22.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,015 | 1,967 | 924 |
| Black | 227 | 71 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 143 | 117 | 56 |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 106 | 69 |
| Other Race | 61 | 37 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 63.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,563 | $0 | $50,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,844 | $0 | $60,875 |
| High School Graduate | $32,989 | $35,313 | $32,717 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $22,938 |
| Overall | $32,606 | $35,933 | $31,250 |
| Some College | $33,958 | $37,230 | $31,224 |
$32,606
Average Earnings
$35,933
Average Male
$31,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.82% of Milton residents speak only English, while 5.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,734 | 223 | 8.16% |
| Black | 347 | 140 | 40.35% |
| Hispanic | 197 | 13 | 6.6% |
| Multiple | 162 | 7 | 4.32% |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 100% |
11.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.46%
Male Poverty Rate
15.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Milton is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Milton is Multiple, with 4.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.52% |
| Some College | 11.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 8.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.2% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,893 | $99,112 |
| Households | $67,763 | $85,062 |
| Married Families | $94,432 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,750 | $52,547 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
320
Number of Veterans
282
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 227 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 179 |
| 75+ | 83 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 241 | 11.35% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 33.57% |
| Other Race | 37 | 59.68% |
| Black | 24 | 10.57% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.3%
Labor Force Participation
41%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
35.65%
Born in Milton
95.67%
Native Born
4.33%
Foreign Born
0.09%
Non Citizen
4.24%
Naturalized
95.67% of Milton residents were born in the United States, with 35.65% having been born in Delaware. 0.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,341 | 111 | 2.62% |
| 2028 | 4,230 | 111 | 2.69% |
| 2027 | 4,119 | 111 | 2.77% |
| 2026 | 4,008 | 111 | 2.85% |
| 2025 | 3,897 | 111 | 2.93% |
| 2024 | 3,786 | 111 | 3.02% |
| 2023 | 3,675 | 94 | 2.62% |
| 2022 | 3,581 | 117 | 3.38% |
| 2021 | 3,464 | 122 | 3.65% |
| 2020 | 3,342 | 295 | 9.68% |
| 2019 | 3,047 | 64 | 2.15% |
| 2018 | 2,983 | 66 | 2.26% |
| 2017 | 2,917 | 61 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 2,856 | 60 | 2.15% |
| 2015 | 2,796 | 51 | 1.86% |
| 2014 | 2,745 | 53 | 1.97% |
| 2013 | 2,692 | 39 | 1.47% |
| 2012 | 2,653 | 32 | 1.22% |
| 2011 | 2,621 | 33 | 1.28% |
| 2010 | 2,588 | 0 | 0% |