Milton, Massachusetts Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Milton, Massachusetts is 28,481 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 57th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $178,053, the median home value is $896,500, and the median age is 40.2.
28,481
Population
2189
People / sq mi
$178,053
Median Income
$896,500
Median Home Value
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Milton covers 13.0 sq mi of land at 2189 people per square mile.
About Milton, MA
Among US cities, Milton stands out first on household income: a median of $178,053, above the US median of $78,538. With 28,481 residents, Milton is a city in Massachusetts.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $178,053, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 1.8%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $896,500, with typical rent around $1,503.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 70.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Working from home is common here: 25.6% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Milton firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.7% |
| Black or African American | 14.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$178,053
Median Household Income
$73,011
Per Capita Income
1.8%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$896,500
Median Home Value
$1,503
Median Rent
84.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.7%
High School+
70.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
8.8%
Drive Alone
56.0%
Public Transit
25.6%
Work From Home
32.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
22.5%
Foreign Born
82.9%
Non-English at Home
3.9%
Veterans
7.4%
With Disability
99.1%
Health Insurance
97.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 33.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.8% |
| Information | 9.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6.1% |
| Public Administration | 5.3% |
| Construction | 3.7% |
| Retail Trade | 3.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Milton, Massachusetts has a population of 28,481 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 57th-largest city in Massachusetts.
The median household income in Milton, Massachusetts is $178,053, with 1.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Milton, Massachusetts is $896,500, with median monthly rent at $1,503 and a homeownership rate of 84.7%.
The median age in Milton, Massachusetts is 40.2 years. The population is 47.4% male and 52.6% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.