Population 9,185 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Milton
Household size in Milton
| Period | Milton | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The average household in Milton has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in Vermont overall, where it has 2.31 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.72, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Vermont city with 5,000+ people has larger households.
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 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.7 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Milton skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.0, against 40.1 nationally. Even so, the population here is younger than in Vermont overall, where the median age is 44.2. The median age has climbed from 38.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −12.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Milton: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 12.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Milton has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Vermont cities.
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 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Milton is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.2 points, even as the national share rose. Milton has the lowest share of renters of any Vermont city with 5,000+ people.
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 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.4% of homes in Milton are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Milton has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Vermont cities.
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 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Milton are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Milton has newer homes than at least four in five Vermont 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 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,072 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,007 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,201 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,573 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$501 | +$428 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Milton costs $1,573 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in Vermont overall ($1,306). Rents are up $501 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.2% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over three in ten adults 25 and older in Milton (31.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.4% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.7% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Milton have finished high school as nationally: 90.7%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Vermont overall (94.8%). The share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Milton: 7.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Only one other Vermont city with 5,000+ people has higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 3.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 | 2.54 | 42.0 | 6.4% | 12.8% | 5.4% | 1984 | $1,573 | 31.2% | 90.7% | 7.1% |
| West Milton | 2.52 | 42.6 | 4.1% | 21.4% | 13.2% | 1988 | $1,509 | 44.6% | 95.7% | 0.7% |
| Miltonboro | 2.79 | 43.3 | 3.7% | 1.1% | 20.3% | 1983 | $1,546 | 44.8% | 98.4% | 0.4% |
| Westford | 2.81 | 43.5 | 7.8% | 12.9% | 4.4% | 1982 | $2,216 | 50.0% | 95.5% | 3.5% |
| Georgia | 2.67 | 41.9 | 10.4% | 3.5% | 10.6% | 1985 | $1,629 | 34.5% | 96.8% | 4.0% |
| Fairfax | 2.79 | 45.4 | 4.5% | 16.1% | 7.6% | 1993 | $1,087 | 48.7% | 97.9% | 2.5% |
| Essex Junction | 2.80 | 46.2 | 7.5% | 11.5% | 3.7% | 1982 | $2,261 | 52.7% | 95.3% | 3.6% |
| Colchester | 2.32 | 43.2 | 9.9% | 27.1% | 10.2% | 1981 | $1,214 | 40.3% | 96.3% | 3.6% |
| Sanderson Corner | 3.39 | 35.6 | 7.1% | 2.5% | 7.5% | 1996 | $1,215 | 51.7% | 98.0% | 0.2% |
| South Hero | 2.42 | 51.5 | 1.2% | 14.9% | 37.2% | 1984 | $1,755 | 62.0% | 98.8% | 6.2% |
| North Fairfax | 3.34 | 35.5 | 11.2% | 3.1% | 8.2% | 1994 | $1,124 | 47.6% | 96.9% | 0.8% |
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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