Milton, NC Demographics

A map of Milton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	78	88	58.6%	56.8%
Black	46	58	34.6%	37.4%
Hispanic	6	3	4.5%	1.9%
Multiracial	3	6	2.3%	3.9%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Milton, North Carolina has an estimated population of 133, a large decrease from the 155 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.6% White, 34.6% Black, 4.5% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina 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 53.6% in 2020 and 53.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milton is ranked the 734th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 727th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milton's White Population

78 residents of Milton, or 58.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Milton ranks 520th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's White population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. White residents' share of Milton's population has increased from 56.8% to 58.6%.

Milton is more White than neighboring Yanceyville (26.8% White), Danville (38.8% White), and Roxboro (44.8% White). Milton is less White than neighboring Blairs (71.6% White), and Mount Hermon (82.2% White).

Milton's Black Population

46 residents of Milton, or 34.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milton is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Milton ranks 145th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.7%. Black residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 37.4% to 34.6%.

Milton is more Black than neighboring Blairs (20.4% Black), and Mount Hermon (14% Black). Milton is less Black than neighboring Yanceyville (62.6% Black), Danville (50.5% Black), and Roxboro (39% Black).

Milton's Asian Population

0 residents of Milton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Milton ranks 627th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Milton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Milton is less Asian than neighboring Yanceyville (0.1% Asian), Danville (1.2% Asian), Mount Hermon (1.5% Asian), and Roxboro (0.5% Asian).

Milton's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Milton, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milton is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Milton ranks 695th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Milton's population has increased from 1.9% to 4.5%.

Milton is more Hispanic than neighboring Yanceyville (3.7% Hispanic), and Mount Hermon (1.4% Hispanic). Milton is less Hispanic than neighboring Danville (5.6% Hispanic), Blairs (7.2% Hispanic), and Roxboro (7.8% Hispanic).

Milton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Milton, or 0.0% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Milton ranks 721st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Milton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Milton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Yanceyville (0.8% Native American/Other), Danville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Roxboro (0.3% Native American/Other).

Milton's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Milton, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Milton ranks 348th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.3%.

Milton is more Multiracial than neighboring Blairs (0.8% Multiracial), and Mount Hermon (0.9% Multiracial). Milton is less Multiracial than neighboring Yanceyville (6% Multiracial), Danville (3.9% Multiracial), and Roxboro (7.6% 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.