Population 10,052 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Milton
Household size in Milton
| Period | Milton | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Milton has 2.50 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in Wisconsin as a whole, where it has 2.40 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.54, mirroring the country.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Milton skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 38.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center 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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Milton: 7.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Milton is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 31.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Milton: 7.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Milton are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are newer than in Wisconsin overall, where the median home dates to 1974. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the north.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $869 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $968 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,060 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,010 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$141 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Milton pays $1,010 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $141 a month since 2006–10, up 16%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 22.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the south.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.8% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Milton (32.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Milton: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Milton has been strong: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 | 2.50 | 42.3 | 7.5% | 15.9% | 7.1% | 1980 | $1,010 | 32.6% | 96.6% | 1.6% |
| Milton Junction | 2.30 | 42.3 | 12.7% | 12.1% | 4.7% | 1974 | $1,009 | 28.6% | 96.8% | 1.0% |
| Charlie Bluff | 2.29 | 43.5 | 15.3% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 1977 | $985 | 27.6% | 98.1% | 0.0% |
| Newville | 2.29 | 48.3 | 12.6% | 5.6% | 42.3% | 1989 | $1,140 | 36.5% | 98.6% | 7.0% |
| Koshkonong | 2.39 | 45.0 | 14.3% | 11.0% | 11.7% | 1972 | $1,061 | 27.3% | 88.9% | 0.4% |
| Janesville | 2.36 | 41.5 | 11.3% | 31.2% | 5.2% | 1972 | $1,143 | 27.3% | 94.3% | 3.4% |
| Indianford | 2.62 | 48.2 | 6.6% | 2.6% | 14.2% | 1979 | $1,065 | 27.6% | 97.1% | 0.1% |
| Edgerton | 2.56 | 40.9 | 11.3% | 24.0% | 14.6% | 1977 | $1,062 | 30.8% | 94.0% | 2.5% |
| Lima Center | 2.47 | 44.8 | 5.5% | 15.9% | 4.2% | 1967 | $1,143 | 32.8% | 81.7% | 2.3% |
| Lake Koshkonong | 2.35 | 49.7 | 8.7% | 12.7% | 20.8% | 1964 | $1,278 | 24.9% | 85.9% | 0.7% |
| Johnstown | 2.30 | 53.2 | 2.8% | 11.1% | 9.6% | 1960 | $1,070 | 28.3% | 94.2% | 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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