Population 41,601 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Milton
Household size in Milton
| Period | Milton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.91 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.92 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.89 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Milton average 2.89 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Milton
| Period | Milton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.6 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.9 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Milton is 41.9 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Milton
| Period | Milton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Milton: 6.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Milton
Renters in Milton
| Period | Milton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Milton own their homes; 27.2% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over one in five owners (20.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Milton
| Period | Milton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Milton: just 3.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 5.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Milton
| Period | Milton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Milton is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2002, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Milton has newer homes than at least four in five Georgia cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Milton
| Period | Milton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,180 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,564 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,728 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,337 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,157 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Milton costs $2,337 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,157 a month from 2006–10, a 98% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Georgia city with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Milton
Bachelor's degrees in Milton
| Period | Milton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.7% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 66.2% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 70.2% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 77.7% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.0 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Milton is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (77.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other Georgia city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Milton
| Period | Milton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.7% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Milton: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Milton
| Period | Milton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Milton has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only 26 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Milton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 2.89 | 41.9 | 6.1% | 27.2% | 3.4% | 2002 | $2,337 | 77.7% | 96.5% | 2.3% |
| Alpharetta | 2.76 | 42.0 | 6.8% | 31.5% | 5.5% | 1999 | $2,228 | 69.5% | 95.8% | 4.3% |
| Roswell | 2.76 | 42.2 | 8.6% | 25.3% | 6.1% | 1989 | $2,105 | 66.5% | 95.4% | 3.6% |
| Mountain Park | 2.84 | 51.0 | 10.0% | 12.1% | 4.5% | 1986 | $1,778 | 72.2% | 98.8% | 0.5% |
| Johns Creek | 2.89 | 44.2 | 8.1% | 19.3% | 4.5% | 1996 | $2,333 | 72.9% | 95.0% | 3.9% |
| Cumming | 3.01 | 40.1 | 8.0% | 15.0% | 4.4% | 2004 | $2,227 | 55.7% | 94.3% | 3.5% |
| Macedonia | 2.82 | 44.9 | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 2002 | $1,235 | 51.8% | 94.0% | 11.7% |
| Holly Springs | 2.85 | 39.4 | 10.3% | 26.0% | 6.3% | 2004 | $1,594 | 41.8% | 95.7% | 2.3% |
| Woodstock | 2.67 | 41.1 | 10.6% | 23.4% | 5.3% | 1998 | $1,962 | 48.2% | 95.4% | 3.2% |
| Canton | 2.93 | 41.2 | 9.3% | 24.5% | 6.5% | 2002 | $1,817 | 37.7% | 88.1% | 3.4% |
| Suwanee | 3.09 | 39.9 | 8.2% | 23.2% | 4.4% | 2001 | $2,275 | 62.1% | 94.7% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Milton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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