Milton, MA Demographics

A map of Milton's Population by Race

Milton, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 28,587, a less than 1% change from the 28,630 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.7% White, 16.1% Black, 5.6% Asian, 4.6% Multiracial, 3.2% Hispanic, and 0.7% 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Massachusetts 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 47.3% in 2020 and 48.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milton is ranked the 55th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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 56th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milton's White Population

19,932 residents of Milton, or 69.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milton is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Milton ranks 206th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's White population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 71.0% to 69.7%.

Milton is more White than neighboring Randolph Town (27.4% White), Quincy (53.7% White), Braintree Town (66.8% White), and Brookline (64.1% White). Milton is less White than neighboring Dedham (78.8% White).

Milton's Black Population

4,589 residents of Milton, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milton is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Milton ranks 10th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.1%. Black residents' share of Milton's population has increased from 12.5% to 16.1%.

Milton is more Black than neighboring Quincy (6% Black), Braintree Town (3.4% Black), Dedham (6.4% Black), and Brookline (3% Black). Milton is less Black than neighboring Randolph Town (39.8% Black).

Milton's Asian Population

1,609 residents of Milton, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milton is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Milton ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. Asian residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 6.2% to 5.6%.

Milton is more Asian than neighboring Dedham (2.8% Asian). Milton is less Asian than neighboring Randolph Town (12.3% Asian), Quincy (29.1% Asian), Braintree Town (22.2% Asian), and Brookline (19.3% Asian).

Milton's Hispanic Population

917 residents of Milton, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milton is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Milton ranks 101st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.2%.

Milton is less Hispanic than neighboring Randolph Town (14.4% Hispanic), Quincy (6.5% Hispanic), Dedham (7.9% Hispanic), and Brookline (6.2% Hispanic).

Milton's Native American/Other Population

213 residents of Milton, or 0.7% 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 Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Milton ranks 108th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Milton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dedham (0.2% Native American/Other), and Brookline (0.6% Native American/Other). Milton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Randolph Town (0.8% Native American/Other), Quincy (1.2% Native American/Other), and Braintree Town (1.1% Native American/Other).

Milton's Multiracial Population

1,327 residents of Milton, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milton is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Milton ranks 91st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Milton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Milton is more Multiracial than neighboring Quincy (3.4% Multiracial), Braintree Town (3.3% Multiracial), and Dedham (3.8% Multiracial). Milton is less Multiracial than neighboring Randolph Town (5.2% Multiracial), and Brookline (6.8% 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.