Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Milton, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,706

Median Agei

40.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.3%4,927

Hispanic/Latino

8.9%510

Two or More

4.6%262

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%145

High School Diploma

30.6%1,242

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%316

Some College (1+ yr)

9.7%393

Associate's Degree

17%691

Bachelor's Degree

20.5%832

Master's Degree

7.5%304

Doctorate

0.3%12

HS or Higher

96.9%

BA or Higher

28.3%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$249,200

Median Renti

$930

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74%1,838

Renter-Occupied

26%647

Total Units

2,533

Homeownership

74%

Vacancy Rate

1.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.1%113

$50K–$100K

2.1%39

$100K–$150K

3%55

$150K–$200K

19.5%358

$200K–$300K

42%772

$300K–$500K

25.4%466

$500K–$1M

1.9%35

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

110

$750–$1,000

254

$1,000–$1,250

132

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%23

2010–2019

2.4%62

2000–2009

18.4%465

1990–1999

12.1%306

1980–1989

9.2%232

1970–1979

11.3%287

1960–1969

11.1%282

1950–1959

4.3%110

1940–1949

6%153

1939 or earlier

24.2%613

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.3%1,821

Electricity

24%596

No Fuel

1.9%47

Other

0.8%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,959

Mean Household Incomei

$90,958

Per Capita Incomei

$40,027

Poverty Ratei

6.5%

Unemploymenti

0.9%

Labor Forcei

3,137

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.8%19

$10K–$15K

2.8%70

$15K–$20K

4.1%101

$20K–$25K

2.6%65

$25K–$30K

0.7%18

$30K–$35K

3.5%88

$35K–$40K

3.1%77

$40K–$45K

6.4%160

$45K–$50K

1%25

$50K–$60K

6.3%156

$60K–$75K

12%297

$75K–$100K

25.2%626

$100K–$125K

10.3%256

$125K–$150K

6.9%172

$150K–$200K

8.2%203

$200K+

6.1%152

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

150

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$400/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8144 homes95% occupied$400/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $85,959/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

68%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

32%

Who Receives This Housing

61% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3% of subsidized households are minority

33% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

90% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2574.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

199

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,076

Avg. Commutei

30.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,108

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

581(13.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured