Milton-Freewater is a city located in Umatilla County Oregon. Milton-Freewater has a 2024 population of 6,919. Milton-Freewater is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -3.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,150 in 2020.
The average household income in Milton-Freewater is $63,277 with a poverty rate of 15.22%. The median age in Milton-Freewater is 32.5 years: 33.3 years for males, and 29.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Milton-Freewater was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,486 | 63.22% |
| Other race | 1,783 | 25.13% |
| Two or more races | 820 | 11.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,394 | 2.9 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
| Married | 863 | 3.41 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Non Family | 728 | 1.22 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
| Female | 590 | 3.62 | 12.9 | 87.1 |
| Male | 213 | 4.63 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
41.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 689 | 15.66% |
| Associates Degree | 540 | 12.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 290 | 6.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 79 | 1.8% |
| High School Graduate | 1,222 | 27.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 466 | 10.59% |
| Some College | 1,114 | 25.32% |
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 | 2,860 | 2,321 | 238 |
| Hispanic | 1,331 | 855 | 130 |
| Other Race | 693 | 257 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 439 | 275 | 67 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,250 | $0 | $70,341 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,808 | $31,327 | $25,978 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,713 | $41,806 | $36,250 |
| Overall | $37,572 | $41,950 | $33,234 |
| Some College | $33,233 | $45,729 | $31,250 |
$37,572
Average Earnings
$41,950
Average Male
$33,234
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.36% of Milton-Freewater residents speak only English, while 29.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,102 | 553 | 17.83% |
| White | 3,690 | 510 | 13.82% |
| Other | 1,783 | 312 | 17.5% |
| Multiple | 791 | 117 | 14.79% |
15.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.41%
Male Poverty Rate
19.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Milton-Freewater is Hispanic, with 17.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Milton-Freewater is White, with 13.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.07% |
| Some College | 15.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.27% |
| Male Employed | 0.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,921 | $64,307 |
| Households | $47,440 | $63,277 |
| Married Families | $80,430 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,402 | $38,301 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
220
Number of Veterans
164
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 95 |
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 73 |
| 75+ | 73 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 206 | 5.74% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 3.08% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 0.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
9.1%
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
20.1%
Born in Milton-Freewater
86.58%
Native Born
13.42%
Foreign Born
9.51%
Non Citizen
3.9%
Naturalized
86.58% of Milton-Freewater residents were born in the United States, with 20.1% having been born in Oregon. 9.51% 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 | 6,630 | -58 | -0.87% |
| 2028 | 6,688 | -58 | -0.86% |
| 2027 | 6,746 | -57 | -0.84% |
| 2026 | 6,803 | -58 | -0.85% |
| 2025 | 6,861 | -58 | -0.84% |
| 2024 | 6,919 | -58 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 6,977 | -121 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 7,098 | -29 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 7,127 | -23 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 7,150 | 90 | 1.27% |
| 2019 | 7,060 | 14 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 7,046 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 7,046 | 22 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 7,024 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 7,030 | -41 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 7,071 | -34 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 7,105 | -20 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 7,125 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 7,118 | 48 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 7,070 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,470 | 937 | 16.93% |
| 1990 | 5,533 | 447 | 8.79% |
| 1980 | 5,086 | 981 | 23.9% |
| 1970 | 4,105 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 1960 | 4,110 | 259 | 6.73% |
| 1950 | 3,851 | -2,779 | -41.92% |