Milton, WV Demographics

A map of Milton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,699	2,652	95.8%	94.3%
Multiracial	109	78	3.9%	2.8%
Black	9	18	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	0	12	0.0%	0.4%
Hispanic	0	40	0.0%	1.4%
Native American/Other	0	11	0.0%	0.4%

Milton, West Virginia has an estimated population of 2,817, a less than 1% change from the 2,811 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.8% White, 3.9% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than West Virginia 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 10.9% in 2020 and 8.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milton is ranked the 56th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 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 59th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milton's White Population

2,699 residents of Milton, or 95.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milton is higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Milton ranks 169th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Milton's population has increased from 94.3% to 95.8%.

Milton is more White than neighboring Culloden (92.2% White), and Hurricane (93% White). Milton is less White than neighboring Salt Rock (100% White), Hamlin (98.9% White), and West Hamlin (97.7% White).

Milton's Black Population

9 residents of Milton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milton is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Milton ranks 226th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Milton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Milton is more Black than neighboring Culloden (0% Black), Salt Rock (0% Black), Hamlin (0% Black), and West Hamlin (0% Black). Milton is less Black than neighboring Hurricane (0.7% 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 West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Milton ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

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

Milton is less Asian than neighboring Culloden (1.9% Asian), Hurricane (1.2% Asian), and Hamlin (0.1% 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 West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Milton ranks 166th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 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 1.4% to 0.0%.

Milton is less Hispanic than neighboring Hurricane (1.7% Hispanic), and West Hamlin (1.2% 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 West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Milton ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 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 remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Milton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Culloden (5.4% Native American/Other).

Milton's Multiracial Population

109 residents of Milton, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milton is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Milton ranks 305th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Milton's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.9%.

Milton is more Multiracial than neighboring Culloden (0.5% Multiracial), Hurricane (3.4% Multiracial), Salt Rock (0% Multiracial), Hamlin (1% Multiracial), and West Hamlin (1.1% 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.