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, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,894

Median Agei

37.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.5%5,739

Hispanic/Latino

15.9%1,417

Two or More

7.4%654

Asian

5.4%484

Black

3.8%342

Other

1.2%110

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.2%104

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%44

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%378

High School Diploma

24.7%1,486

Some College (<1 yr)

8.9%537

Some College (1+ yr)

18.7%1,121

Associate's Degree

9.8%588

Bachelor's Degree

14.2%855

Master's Degree

7.3%438

Professional Degree

0.3%20

Doctorate

0.3%17

HS or Higher

90.6%

BA or Higher

22.1%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$539,700

Median Renti

$2,199

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55%1,802

Renter-Occupied

45%1,476

Total Units

3,374

Homeownership

55%

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.2%58

$50K–$100K

3.1%56

$100K–$150K

2.1%38

$150K–$200K

1.3%23

$200K–$300K

7.3%132

$300K–$500K

26.4%475

$500K–$1M

56%1,009

$1M+

0.6%11

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

159

$1,500–$2,000

302

$2,000+

919

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%15

2010–2019

4.4%148

2000–2009

22.3%751

1990–1999

19.7%663

1980–1989

18.6%629

1970–1979

16%539

1960–1969

3.3%111

1950–1959

9.5%321

1940–1949

1.7%56

1939 or earlier

4.2%141

Heating Fuel

Electricity

64.6%2,117

Utility Gas

31.6%1,035

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%79

Other

0.7%22

Wood

0.3%10

Solar

0.3%10

Fuel Oil

0.2%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$96,540

Mean Household Incomei

$112,401

Per Capita Incomei

$42,137

Poverty Ratei

10%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

4,886

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%109

$10K–$15K

0.5%15

$15K–$20K

0.6%20

$20K–$25K

3.4%113

$25K–$30K

2.6%85

$30K–$35K

5.7%186

$35K–$40K

1.7%57

$40K–$45K

2%67

$45K–$50K

1.4%46

$50K–$60K

2.7%87

$60K–$75K

10%329

$75K–$100K

19.3%634

$100K–$125K

16.3%533

$125K–$150K

6.3%206

$150K–$200K

14%460

$200K+

10.1%331

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,22913.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

324

Philippines

145

Korea

China

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,521

Avg. Commutei

30.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,626

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

542(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.6%Insured

7.4%Uninsured