Milton, PA Demographics

A map of Milton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,311	5,522	81.3%	83.6%
Hispanic	758	540	11.6%	8.2%
Multiracial	234	253	3.6%	3.8%
Asian	187	50	2.9%	0.8%
Black	34	190	0.5%	2.9%
Native American/Other	10	54	0.2%	0.8%

Milton, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 6,534, a slight decrease from the 6,609 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.3% White, 11.6% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.2% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 29.3% in 2020 and 32.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milton is ranked the 189th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 181st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milton's White Population

5,311 residents of Milton, or 81.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milton is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Milton ranks 1450th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's White population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 83.6% to 81.3%.

Milton is less White than neighboring West Milton (84% White), New Columbia (99.5% White), Montandon (87.6% White), Lewisburg (87% White), and McEwensville (99.7% White).

Milton's Black Population

34 residents of Milton, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milton is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Milton ranks 498th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Black population has declined by an estimated 82.1%. Black residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.5%.

Milton is more Black than neighboring West Milton (0% Black), New Columbia (0% Black), Montandon (0.1% Black), and McEwensville (0% Black). Milton is less Black than neighboring Lewisburg (4.5% Black).

Milton's Asian Population

187 residents of Milton, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Milton ranks 727th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 274.0%. Asian residents' share of Milton's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.9%.

Milton is more Asian than neighboring West Milton (0% Asian), New Columbia (0% Asian), Montandon (0% Asian), and McEwensville (0% Asian). Milton is less Asian than neighboring Lewisburg (3.8% Asian).

Milton's Hispanic Population

758 residents of Milton, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milton is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Milton ranks 236th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Milton's population has increased from 8.2% to 11.6%.

Milton is more Hispanic than neighboring New Columbia (0% Hispanic), Montandon (6.5% Hispanic), Lewisburg (2.5% Hispanic), and McEwensville (0% Hispanic). Milton is less Hispanic than neighboring West Milton (16% Hispanic).

Milton's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Milton, or 0.2% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Milton ranks 280th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Milton is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Milton (0% Native American/Other), New Columbia (0% Native American/Other), Montandon (0% Native American/Other), and McEwensville (0% Native American/Other).

Milton's Multiracial Population

234 residents of Milton, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Milton ranks 679th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Milton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Milton is more Multiracial than neighboring West Milton (0% Multiracial), New Columbia (0.5% Multiracial), Lewisburg (2% Multiracial), and McEwensville (0.3% Multiracial). Milton is less Multiracial than neighboring Montandon (5.8% 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.