Milton, WI Demographics

A map of Milton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,927	5,250	86.3%	91.8%
Hispanic	510	218	8.9%	3.8%
Multiracial	262	141	4.6%	2.5%
Native American/Other	7	29	0.1%	0.5%
Black	0	21	0.0%	0.4%
Asian	0	57	0.0%	1.0%

Milton, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 5,706, a less than 1% change from the 5,716 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.3% White, 8.9% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 0.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin 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 15.4% in 2020 and 24.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milton is ranked the 143rd most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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 138th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milton's White Population

4,927 residents of Milton, or 86.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milton is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Milton ranks 341st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's White population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Milton's population has decreased from 91.8% to 86.3%.

Milton is more White than neighboring Janesville (83.8% White), Edgerton (83.8% White), and Fort Atkinson (82.9% White). Milton is less White than neighboring Lake Koshkonong (93.8% White), and Fulton (100% 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 lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Milton ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Milton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Milton is less Black than neighboring Lake Koshkonong (0.9% Black), Janesville (3% Black), Edgerton (0.8% Black), and Fort Atkinson (0.4% 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 Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Milton ranks 207th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 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 1.0% to 0.0%.

Milton is less Asian than neighboring Lake Koshkonong (0.5% Asian), Janesville (1.6% Asian), Edgerton (1.5% Asian), and Fort Atkinson (0.5% Asian).

Milton's Hispanic Population

510 residents of Milton, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milton is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Milton ranks 308th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 133.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Milton's population has increased from 3.8% to 8.9%.

Milton is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Koshkonong (2.8% Hispanic), Janesville (7.8% Hispanic), Edgerton (6.2% Hispanic), and Fulton (0% Hispanic). Milton is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Atkinson (13.8% Hispanic).

Milton's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Milton, or 0.1% 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 Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Milton ranks 469th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Milton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fulton (0% Native American/Other). Milton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Koshkonong (0.4% Native American/Other), Janesville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Edgerton (0.5% Native American/Other).

Milton's Multiracial Population

262 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 Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Milton ranks 568th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 85.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Milton's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.6%.

Milton is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Koshkonong (1.7% Multiracial), Janesville (3.5% Multiracial), Fort Atkinson (2.3% Multiracial), and Fulton (0% Multiracial). Milton is less Multiracial than neighboring Edgerton (7.2% 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.