Milton is a borough located in Northumberland County Pennsylvania. Milton has a 2024 population of 6,457. Milton is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -2.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,615 in 2020.
The average household income in Milton is $66,331 with a poverty rate of 12.71%. The median age in Milton is 36.1 years: 34.1 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Milton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,286 | 95.1% |
| Other race | 161 | 2.44% |
| Two or more races | 124 | 1.88% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,745 | 2.36 | 43.2 | 56.8 |
| Non Family | 1,152 | 1.17 | 25.3 | 74.7 |
| Married | 1,059 | 3.2 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Male | 270 | 3.24 | 32.2 | 67.8 |
| Female | 264 | 3.33 | 23.1 | 76.9 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
43.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 162 | 3.81% |
| Associates Degree | 463 | 10.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 515 | 12.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 2.3% |
| High School Graduate | 2,110 | 49.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 152 | 3.57% |
| Some College | 754 | 17.72% |
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 | 3,753 | 3,575 | 605 |
| Hispanic | 389 | 286 | 4 |
| Other Race | 96 | 32 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 18 | 0 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 4 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,048 | $66,840 | $45,469 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,903 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,538 | $40,781 | $22,253 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,177 | $40,571 | $25,163 |
| Some College | $31,645 | $30,144 | $42,841 |
$34,177
Average Earnings
$40,571
Average Male
$25,163
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.09% of Milton residents speak only English, while 4.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,712 | 588 | 10.29% |
| Other | 161 | 122 | 75.78% |
| Hispanic | 602 | 122 | 20.27% |
| Multiple | 124 | 101 | 81.45% |
| Black | 25 | 15 | 60% |
12.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.63%
Male Poverty Rate
18.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Milton is Multiple, with 81.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Milton is White, with 10.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.2% |
| High School | 9.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.4% |
| Some College | 3.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Female Employed | 7.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.62% |
| Male Employed | 3.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,365 | $71,953 |
| Households | $50,431 | $66,331 |
| Married Families | $77,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,143 | $50,773 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
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
578
Number of Veterans
563
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 270 |
| Vietnam | 97 |
| Second Gulf War | 87 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 260 |
| 75+ | 138 |
| 65 to 74 | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 578 | 11.79% |
| Hispanic | 203 | 52.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
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
85.49%
Born in Milton
96.13%
Native Born
3.87%
Foreign Born
2.71%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
96.13% of Milton residents were born in the United States, with 85.49% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.71% 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 | 6,261 | -39 | -0.62% |
| 2028 | 6,300 | -39 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 6,339 | -40 | -0.63% |
| 2026 | 6,379 | -39 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 6,418 | -39 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 6,457 | -40 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 6,497 | -35 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 6,532 | -51 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 6,583 | -32 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 6,615 | 25 | 0.38% |
| 2019 | 6,590 | -35 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 6,625 | -46 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 6,671 | -50 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 6,721 | -36 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 6,757 | -51 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 6,808 | -17 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 6,825 | -41 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 6,866 | -15 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 6,881 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 6,881 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,650 | -96 | -1.42% |
| 1990 | 6,746 | 16 | 0.24% |
| 1980 | 6,730 | -993 | -12.86% |
| 1970 | 7,723 | -249 | -3.12% |
| 1960 | 7,972 | -606 | -7.06% |
| 1950 | 8,578 | 265 | 3.19% |
| 1940 | 8,313 | -239 | -2.79% |
| 1930 | 8,552 | -86 | -1% |
| 1920 | 8,638 | 1,178 | 15.79% |
| 1910 | 7,460 | 1,285 | 20.81% |
| 1900 | 6,175 | 858 | 16.14% |
| 1890 | 5,317 | -944 | -15.08% |