Milton, VT Demographics

A map of Milton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,130	3,455	88.0%	90.8%
Black	205	63	5.8%	1.7%
Multiracial	163	176	4.6%	4.6%
Hispanic	32	51	0.9%	1.3%
Native American/Other	25	33	0.7%	0.9%
Asian	0	26	0.0%	0.7%

Milton, Vermont has an estimated population of 3,555, a decrease from the 3,804 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.0% White, 5.8% Black, 4.6% Multiracial, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 more diverse than Vermont 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 17.2% in 2020 and 21.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milton is ranked the 17th most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 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 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milton's White Population

3,130 residents of Milton, or 88.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milton is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Milton ranks 101st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's White population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. White residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 90.8% to 88.0%.

Milton is more White than neighboring Essex Junction (81.9% White), Winooski (76.9% White), and Burlington (84.1% White). Milton is less White than neighboring Westford (92.8% White), and Fairfax (96.5% White).

Milton's Black Population

205 residents of Milton, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milton is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Milton ranks 21st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Black population has grown by an estimated 225.4%. Black residents' share of Milton's population has increased from 1.7% to 5.8%.

Milton is more Black than neighboring Westford (0% Black), Fairfax (0% Black), Essex Junction (4.8% Black), Winooski (3.2% Black), and Burlington (2.9% 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 comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Milton ranks 77th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Milton is less Asian than neighboring Essex Junction (5.7% Asian), Winooski (12.8% Asian), and Burlington (4.2% Asian).

Milton's Hispanic Population

32 residents of Milton, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milton is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Milton ranks 118th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Milton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Milton is more Hispanic than neighboring Westford (0% Hispanic). Milton is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairfax (2.9% Hispanic), Essex Junction (5% Hispanic), Winooski (2.5% Hispanic), and Burlington (2.8% Hispanic).

Milton's Native American/Other Population

25 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 Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Milton ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 24.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Milton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Westford (0% Native American/Other), Fairfax (0% Native American/Other), Essex Junction (0% Native American/Other), and Burlington (0.2% Native American/Other). Milton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winooski (1.1% Native American/Other).

Milton's Multiracial Population

163 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 Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Milton ranks 84th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Milton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Milton is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairfax (0.6% Multiracial), Essex Junction (2.6% Multiracial), and Winooski (3.5% Multiracial). Milton is less Multiracial than neighboring Westford (7.2% Multiracial), and Burlington (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.