Milton, FL Demographics

A map of Milton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,811	7,410	82.1%	72.7%
Hispanic	849	619	7.9%	6.1%
Black	517	1,120	4.8%	11.0%
Multiracial	380	725	3.5%	7.1%
Asian	139	172	1.3%	1.7%
Native American/Other	37	151	0.3%	1.5%

Milton, Florida has an estimated population of 10,733, an increase from the 10,197 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.1% White, 7.9% Hispanic, 4.8% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Milton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Milton has become considerably less racially diverse since 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 Milton, that probability was 45.1% in 2020 and 31.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milton is ranked the 331st 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). Milton was ranked the 335th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milton's White Population

8,811 residents of Milton, or 82.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milton is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Milton ranks 428th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's White population has grown by an estimated 18.9%. White residents' share of Milton's population has increased from 72.7% to 82.1%.

Milton is more White than neighboring Bagdad (79.2% White), Pea Ridge (77.6% White), Point Baker (70.4% White), and East Milton (65.1% White). Milton is less White than neighboring Roeville (83.9% White).

Milton's Black Population

517 residents of Milton, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milton is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Milton ranks 318th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Black population has declined by an estimated 53.8%. Black residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 11.0% to 4.8%.

Milton is more Black than neighboring Bagdad (0.3% Black), Pea Ridge (2.2% Black), and Roeville (0% Black). Milton is less Black than neighboring Point Baker (7.6% Black), and East Milton (16.7% Black).

Milton's Asian Population

139 residents of Milton, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Milton ranks 384th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. Asian residents' share of Milton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Milton is more Asian than neighboring Roeville (0% Asian), and East Milton (0.6% Asian). Milton is less Asian than neighboring Bagdad (6.4% Asian), Pea Ridge (2.6% Asian), and Point Baker (3.1% Asian).

Milton's Hispanic Population

849 residents of Milton, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milton is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Milton ranks 708th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Milton's population has increased from 6.1% to 7.9%.

Milton is more Hispanic than neighboring Bagdad (7.7% Hispanic), Pea Ridge (6.7% Hispanic), and Point Baker (3.7% Hispanic). Milton is less Hispanic than neighboring Roeville (16.1% Hispanic), and East Milton (8.2% Hispanic).

Milton's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Milton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Milton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Milton ranks 76th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.3%.

Milton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Point Baker (0.2% Native American/Other), and Roeville (0% Native American/Other). Milton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pea Ridge (1.5% Native American/Other), and East Milton (1% Native American/Other).

Milton's Multiracial Population

380 residents of Milton, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Milton ranks 35th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 7.1% to 3.5%.

Milton is more Multiracial than neighboring Roeville (0% Multiracial). Milton is less Multiracial than neighboring Bagdad (6.1% Multiracial), Pea Ridge (9.3% Multiracial), Point Baker (14.9% Multiracial), and East Milton (8.4% 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.