Milton town is located in Norfolk County Massachusetts. Milton town has a 2024 population of 28,361. Milton town is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually and its population has decreased by -0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,596 in 2020.
The average household income in Milton town is $223,101 with a poverty rate of 4.71%. The median age in Milton town is 40.2 years: 39.6 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Milton town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,418 | 71.69% |
| Black or African American | 4,121 | 14.47% |
| Asian | 1,782 | 6.26% |
| Two or more races | 1,749 | 6.14% |
| Other race | 352 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 57 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,139 | 2.95 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Married | 5,806 | 3.49 | 96.4 | 3.6 |
| Non Family | 2,014 | 1.27 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Female | 1,016 | 3.19 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Male | 303 | 2.84 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
84.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 389 | 2.13% |
| Associates Degree | 1,029 | 5.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,066 | 33.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,773 | 37.14% |
| High School Graduate | 2,319 | 12.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 393 | 2.16% |
| Some College | 1,265 | 6.94% |
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 | 13,106 | 12,877 | 10,029 |
| Black | 2,982 | 2,705 | 1,440 |
| Asian | 1,077 | 894 | 723 |
| 2+ Races | 687 | 657 | 402 |
| Hispanic | 586 | 540 | 395 |
| Other Race | 256 | 234 | 160 |
| Native American | 57 | 18 | 18 |
| Islander | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.25%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 76.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $114,583 | $133,750 | $96,481 |
| Graduate Degree | $126,250 | $154,757 | $116,776 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $52,156 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,941 | $22,868 | $25,074 |
| Overall | $103,130 | $113,542 | $95,389 |
| Some College | $66,566 | $75,000 | $62,321 |
$103,130
Average Earnings
$113,542
Average Male
$95,389
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.86% of Milton town residents speak only English, while 17.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,958 | 687 | 17.36% |
| White | 19,307 | 480 | 2.49% |
| Asian | 1,584 | 74 | 4.67% |
| Hispanic | 888 | 24 | 2.7% |
| Other | 341 | 22 | 6.45% |
| Multiple | 1,661 | 8 | 0.48% |
4.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.93%
Male Poverty Rate
6.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Milton town is Black, with 17.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Milton town is Multiple, with 0.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.42% |
| Some College | 4.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 5% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.62% |
| Male Employed | 2.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $213,325 | $259,384 |
| Households | $178,053 | $223,101 |
| Married Families | $245,461 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,476 | $84,243 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
821
Number of Veterans
794
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 216 |
| First Gulf War | 114 |
| Korea | 94 |
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| World War II | 25 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 335 |
| 35 to 54 | 248 |
| 65 to 74 | 155 |
| 55 to 64 | 83 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 579 | 3.81% |
| Black | 154 | 4.53% |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 8.31% |
| Native American | 18 | 31.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
61.78%
Born in Milton town
85.95%
Native Born
14.05%
Foreign Born
5.22%
Non Citizen
8.83%
Naturalized
85.95% of Milton town residents were born in the United States, with 61.78% having been born in Massachusetts. 5.22% 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 | 28,296 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 28,309 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 28,322 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 2026 | 28,335 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 28,348 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 28,361 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 28,374 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 28,387 | -103 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 28,490 | -106 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 28,596 | 996 | 3.61% |
| 2019 | 27,600 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 27,605 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 27,599 | 9 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 27,590 | 43 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 27,547 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 27,541 | 119 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 27,422 | 143 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 27,279 | 145 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 27,134 | 67 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 27,067 | 0 | 0% |