Milton is a city located in Cherokee County Georgia. Milton has a 2024 population of 41,379. Milton is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -0.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 41,393 in 2020.
The average household income in Milton is $214,213 with a poverty rate of 3.81%. The median age in Milton is 40.1 years: 39.5 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Milton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,842 | 60.55% |
| Asian | 6,811 | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 5,468 | 13.33% |
| Two or more races | 3,563 | 8.68% |
| Other race | 345 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,192 | 2.7 | 74 | 26 |
| Married | 10,804 | 3.16 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 3,423 | 1.12 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Female | 698 | 3.15 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Male | 267 | 3.16 | 19.9 | 80.1 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
74.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 700 | 2.52% |
| Associates Degree | 1,028 | 3.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,396 | 44.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,966 | 32.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,516 | 5.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 586 | 2.11% |
| Some College | 2,605 | 9.37% |
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 | 16,787 | 16,246 | 12,621 |
| Asian | 4,898 | 4,472 | 4,341 |
| Black | 3,368 | 3,321 | 2,557 |
| Hispanic | 2,071 | 1,836 | 1,333 |
| 2+ Races | 2,036 | 1,905 | 1,395 |
| Other Race | 124 | 46 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.6%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 88.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $99,598 | $136,845 | $53,618 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,136 | $125,049 | $82,103 |
| High School Graduate | $39,982 | $47,537 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,660 | $29,471 | $27,877 |
| Overall | $85,003 | $111,028 | $57,063 |
| Some College | $46,147 | $77,399 | $39,596 |
$85,003
Average Earnings
$111,028
Average Male
$57,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.95% of Milton residents speak only English, while 26.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 9.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,718 | 670 | 2.82% |
| Black | 5,468 | 434 | 7.94% |
| Multiple | 3,563 | 414 | 11.62% |
| Hispanic | 3,493 | 200 | 5.73% |
| Asian | 6,811 | 34 | 0.5% |
| Other | 345 | 11 | 3.19% |
3.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.12%
Male Poverty Rate
4.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Milton is Multiple, with 11.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Milton is Asian, with 0.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.38% |
| Some College | 6.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.82% |
| Female Employed | 3.51% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.55% |
| Male Employed | 1.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $178,317 | $247,427 |
| Households | $142,845 | $214,213 |
| Married Families | $180,686 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $85,422 | $98,696 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.7%
Male Marriage Rate
66.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,060
Number of Veterans
1,028
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 466 |
| Second Gulf War | 288 |
| First Gulf War | 126 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 442 |
| 35 to 54 | 298 |
| 55 to 64 | 213 |
| 18 to 34 | 77 |
| 75+ | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 892 | 4.75% |
| Black | 76 | 2.21% |
| Asian | 73 | 1.43% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 0.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.9%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
27.02%
Born in Milton
76.83%
Native Born
23.17%
Foreign Born
12.77%
Non Citizen
10.4%
Naturalized
76.83% of Milton residents were born in the United States, with 27.02% having been born in Georgia. 12.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 41,362 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2028 | 41,366 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2027 | 41,369 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2026 | 41,372 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2025 | 41,376 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2024 | 41,379 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 41,383 | -413 | -0.99% |
| 2022 | 41,796 | 483 | 1.17% |
| 2021 | 41,313 | -80 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 41,393 | 1,777 | 4.49% |
| 2019 | 39,616 | 354 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 39,262 | 351 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 38,911 | 397 | 1.03% |
| 2016 | 38,514 | 930 | 2.47% |
| 2015 | 37,584 | 890 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 36,694 | 734 | 2.04% |
| 2013 | 35,960 | 955 | 2.73% |
| 2012 | 35,005 | 1,052 | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 33,953 | 935 | 2.83% |
| 2010 | 33,018 | 0 | 0% |