Milton is a city located in Pierce County Washington. Milton has a 2024 population of 8,689. Milton is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually and its population has decreased by -0.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,704 in 2020.
The average household income in Milton is $110,636 with a poverty rate of 11.39%. The median age in Milton is 38.1 years: 41.1 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Milton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,580 | 75.23% |
| Two or more races | 927 | 10.6% |
| Asian | 630 | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 205 | 2.34% |
| Other race | 203 | 2.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 113 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 89 | 1.02% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,219 | 2.71 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Married | 1,336 | 3.46 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Non Family | 1,126 | 1.14 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Female | 402 | 3.16 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Male | 355 | 4.35 | 22.3 | 77.7 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
58.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 383 | 6.5% |
| Associates Degree | 723 | 12.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 990 | 16.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 353 | 5.99% |
| High School Graduate | 1,910 | 32.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 172 | 2.92% |
| Some College | 1,360 | 23.09% |
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 | 4,251 | 4,035 | 942 |
| Hispanic | 564 | 334 | 112 |
| Asian | 461 | 418 | 153 |
| 2+ Races | 426 | 309 | 113 |
| Black | 164 | 152 | 26 |
| Other Race | 162 | 120 | 7 |
| Native American | 77 | 68 | 16 |
| Islander | 72 | 48 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,415 | $54,038 | $64,591 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,875 | $88,917 | $94,500 |
| High School Graduate | $48,148 | $68,571 | $25,714 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,979 | $0 | $30,781 |
| Overall | $59,994 | $70,760 | $54,383 |
| Some College | $59,759 | $72,473 | $55,571 |
$59,994
Average Earnings
$70,760
Average Male
$54,383
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.84% of Milton residents speak only English, while 24.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,711 | 358 | 6.27% |
| Hispanic | 1,282 | 315 | 24.57% |
| Multiple | 900 | 192 | 21.33% |
| Other | 203 | 89 | 43.84% |
| Native | 89 | 25 | 28.09% |
| Asian | 609 | 24 | 3.94% |
| Islander | 113 | 18 | 15.93% |
| Black | 205 | 1 | 0.49% |
11.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.33%
Male Poverty Rate
12.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Milton is Other, with 43.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Milton is Black, with 0.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.44% |
| High School | 17.35% |
| Some College | 5.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 7.46% |
| Female Employed | 1.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,479 | $119,256 |
| Households | $89,804 | $110,636 |
| Married Families | $118,425 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,211 | $83,235 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
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
619
Number of Veterans
557
Male Veterans
62
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 202 |
| Second Gulf War | 184 |
| First Gulf War | 132 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 222 |
| 35 to 54 | 145 |
| 65 to 74 | 114 |
| 75+ | 74 |
| 18 to 34 | 64 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 487 | 10.05% |
| Black | 49 | 23.9% |
| Islander | 35 | 42.17% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 5.61% |
| Native American | 23 | 29.87% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
57.69%
Born in Milton
85.11%
Native Born
14.89%
Foreign Born
4.53%
Non Citizen
10.36%
Naturalized
85.11% of Milton residents were born in the United States, with 57.69% having been born in Washington. 4.53% 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 | 8,671 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2028 | 8,674 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 8,678 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2026 | 8,682 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2025 | 8,685 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 8,689 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 8,693 | -75 | -0.86% |
| 2022 | 8,768 | -64 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 8,832 | 128 | 1.47% |
| 2020 | 8,704 | 480 | 5.84% |
| 2019 | 8,224 | 10 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 8,214 | 8 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 8,206 | 72 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 8,134 | 347 | 4.46% |
| 2015 | 7,787 | 37 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 7,750 | 181 | 2.39% |
| 2013 | 7,569 | 215 | 2.92% |
| 2012 | 7,354 | 30 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 7,324 | 61 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 7,263 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,795 | 800 | 16.02% |
| 1990 | 4,995 | 1,833 | 57.97% |
| 1980 | 3,162 | 555 | 21.29% |
| 1970 | 2,607 | -6,064 | -69.93% |