Milton, NH Demographics

A map of Milton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	279	528	78.4%	89.0%
Asian	44	12	12.4%	2.0%
Multiracial	33	31	9.3%	5.2%
Black	0	7	0.0%	1.2%
Hispanic	0	9	0.0%	1.5%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	1.0%

Milton, New Hampshire has an estimated population of 356, a dramatic decrease from the 593 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.4% White, 12.4% Asian, 9.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, 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 has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than New Hampshire 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 20.4% in 2020 and 36.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milton is ranked the 81st most populous place in New Hampshire, out of 100 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 78th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milton's White Population

279 residents of Milton, or 78.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milton is lower than in New Hampshire overall, where 86.9% of the population is White. Milton ranks 74th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's White population has declined by an estimated 47.2%. White residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 89.0% to 78.4%.

Milton is less White than neighboring Farmington (93% White), Union (100% White), Milton Mills (100% White), Rochester (91.1% White), and Sanbornville (95.3% White).

Milton's Black Population

0 residents of Milton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milton is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 1.3% of the population is Black. Milton ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Milton is less Black than neighboring Farmington (1.9% Black), and Rochester (1.1% Black).

Milton's Asian Population

44 residents of Milton, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milton is higher than in New Hampshire overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Milton ranks 24th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 266.7%. Asian residents' share of Milton's population has increased from 2.0% to 12.4%.

Milton is more Asian than neighboring Farmington (0% Asian), Union (0% Asian), Milton Mills (0% Asian), Rochester (1.4% Asian), and Sanbornville (0% Asian).

Milton's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Milton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milton is slightly lower than in New Hampshire overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Milton ranks 77th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Milton is less Hispanic than neighboring Farmington (0.7% Hispanic), Rochester (2.2% Hispanic), and Sanbornville (3% 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 New Hampshire overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Milton ranks 13th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Milton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Farmington (2.6% Native American/Other), and Rochester (0.1% Native American/Other).

Milton's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Milton, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milton is higher than in New Hampshire overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Milton ranks 12th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Milton's population has increased from 5.2% to 9.3%.

Milton is more Multiracial than neighboring Farmington (1.8% Multiracial), Union (0% Multiracial), Milton Mills (0% Multiracial), Rochester (4% Multiracial), and Sanbornville (1.7% 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.