Milton, WA Demographics

A map of Milton's Population by Race

Milton, Washington has an estimated population of 8,894, a slight increase from the 8,697 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic, 7.4% Multiracial, 5.4% Asian, 3.8% Black, and 2.9% 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 less diverse than Washington 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 52.3% in 2020 and 54.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milton is ranked the 140th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 142nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milton's White Population

5,739 residents of Milton, or 64.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milton is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Milton ranks 457th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's White population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 67.1% to 64.5%.

Milton is more White than neighboring Fife Heights (63.9% White), Fife (37.7% White), Lakeland South (55.7% White), and Federal Way (34.9% White). Milton is less White than neighboring Edgewood (70.9% White).

Milton's Black Population

342 residents of Milton, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milton is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Milton ranks 61st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Milton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Milton is more Black than neighboring Edgewood (3% Black), and Lakeland South (3% Black). Milton is less Black than neighboring Fife Heights (7.1% Black), Fife (13.3% Black), and Federal Way (17.8% Black).

Milton's Asian Population

484 residents of Milton, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milton is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Milton ranks 95th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.4%. Asian residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 6.4% to 5.4%.

Milton is less Asian than neighboring Fife Heights (9.5% Asian), Edgewood (7.9% Asian), Fife (15.7% Asian), Lakeland South (13.3% Asian), and Federal Way (15.3% Asian).

Milton's Hispanic Population

1,417 residents of Milton, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milton is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Milton ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 42.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Milton's population has increased from 11.4% to 15.9%.

Milton is more Hispanic than neighboring Fife Heights (8.4% Hispanic), Edgewood (7.9% Hispanic), Fife (15.2% Hispanic), and Lakeland South (15.3% Hispanic). Milton is less Hispanic than neighboring Federal Way (20% Hispanic).

Milton's Native American/Other Population

258 residents of Milton, or 2.9% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Milton ranks 128th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Milton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fife Heights (0.8% Native American/Other). Milton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Edgewood (4% Native American/Other), Fife (9.1% Native American/Other), Lakeland South (3% Native American/Other), and Federal Way (3.7% Native American/Other).

Milton's Multiracial Population

654 residents of Milton, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milton is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Milton ranks 125th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Milton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.4%.

Milton is more Multiracial than neighboring Edgewood (6.3% Multiracial). Milton is less Multiracial than neighboring Fife Heights (10.3% Multiracial), Fife (9% Multiracial), Lakeland South (9.8% Multiracial), and Federal Way (8.2% 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.