East Milton, FL Demographics

A map of East Milton's Population by Race

East Milton, Florida has an estimated population of 14,783, an increase from the 14,309 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.1% White, 16.7% Black, 8.4% Multiracial, 8.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Milton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Milton is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Milton, that probability was 53.3% in 2020 and 53.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Milton is ranked the 268th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Milton was ranked the 263rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Milton's White Population

9,622 residents of East Milton, or 65.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Milton is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. East Milton ranks 533rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Milton's White population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of East Milton's population has increased from 64.0% to 65.1%.

East Milton is less White than neighboring Roeville (83.9% White), Bagdad (79.2% White), Milton (82.1% White), Point Baker (70.4% White), and Pea Ridge (77.6% White).

East Milton's Black Population

2,468 residents of East Milton, or 16.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Milton is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. East Milton ranks 178th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Milton's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.8%. Black residents' share of East Milton's population has decreased from 22.0% to 16.7%.

East Milton is more Black than neighboring Roeville (0% Black), Bagdad (0.3% Black), Milton (4.8% Black), Point Baker (7.6% Black), and Pea Ridge (2.2% Black).

East Milton's Asian Population

91 residents of East Milton, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Milton is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. East Milton ranks 741st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Milton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.2%. Asian residents' share of East Milton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

East Milton is more Asian than neighboring Roeville (0% Asian). East Milton is less Asian than neighboring Bagdad (6.4% Asian), Milton (1.3% Asian), Point Baker (3.1% Asian), and Pea Ridge (2.6% Asian).

East Milton's Hispanic Population

1,208 residents of East Milton, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Milton is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. East Milton ranks 615th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Milton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. Hispanic residents' share of East Milton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.2%.

East Milton is more Hispanic than neighboring Bagdad (7.7% Hispanic), Milton (7.9% Hispanic), Point Baker (3.7% Hispanic), and Pea Ridge (6.7% Hispanic). East Milton is less Hispanic than neighboring Roeville (16.1% Hispanic).

East Milton's Native American/Other Population

150 residents of East Milton, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Milton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. East Milton ranks 251st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Milton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Milton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

East Milton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Roeville (0% Native American/Other), Bagdad (0.3% Native American/Other), Milton (0.3% Native American/Other), and Point Baker (0.2% Native American/Other). East Milton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pea Ridge (1.5% Native American/Other).

East Milton's Multiracial Population

1,244 residents of East Milton, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Milton is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Milton ranks 237th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Milton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 92.6%. Multiracial residents' share of East Milton's population has increased from 4.5% to 8.4%.

East Milton is more Multiracial than neighboring Roeville (0% Multiracial), Bagdad (6.1% Multiracial), and Milton (3.5% Multiracial). East Milton is less Multiracial than neighboring Point Baker (14.9% Multiracial), and Pea Ridge (9.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.