Milton, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Milton, Georgia is 41,305 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 24th-largest city in Georgia. The median household income is $151,235, the median home value is $712,200, and the median age is 40.5.
The population has grown 25.6% since 2010 (33,026 → 41,490).
41,305
Population
1070
People / sq mi
$151,235
Median Income
$712,200
Median Home Value
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Milton covers 38.6 sq mi of land at 1070 people per square mile.
About Milton, GA
Remote work is unusually prominent in Milton: 33.7% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Milton is a city in Georgia with a population of 41,305. It ranks #24 among cities in Georgia by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $151,235, above the US median of $78,538. Only 3.4% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $712,200, with typical rent around $1,853.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 77.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. An unusually large 33.7% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Milton — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Milton city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Milton city had a population of 33,026 in 2010 and 41,490 in 2024, a 25.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 41,920 in 2022. Average annual growth rate: 1.65%.
41,490
Population (2024)
33,026
Population (2010)
41,920
Peak (2022)
1.65%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 33,026 |
| 2011 | 33,957 |
| 2012 | 35,004 |
| 2013 | 35,953 |
| 2014 | 36,684 |
| 2015 | 37,568 |
| 2016 | 38,486 |
| 2017 | 38,879 |
| 2018 | 39,217 |
| 2019 | 39,587 |
| 2020 | 41,398 |
| 2021 | 41,325 |
| 2022 | 41,920 |
| 2023 | 41,590 |
| 2024 | 41,490 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$151,235
Median Household Income
$84,747
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$712,200
Median Home Value
$1,853
Median Rent
73.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.0%
High School+
77.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
59.2%
Public Transit
33.7%
Work From Home
28.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
48.5%
Foreign Born
71.5%
Non-English at Home
3.8%
Veterans
5.4%
With Disability
94.9%
Health Insurance
99.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 26.1% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 15.2% |
| Information | 14.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 5.5% |
| Retail Trade | 5.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.2% |
| Construction | 2.9% |
| Public Administration | 1.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Milton, Georgia has a population of 41,305 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 24th-largest city in Georgia.
The median household income in Milton, Georgia is $151,235, with 3.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Milton, Georgia is $712,200, with median monthly rent at $1,853 and a homeownership rate of 73.8%.
The median age in Milton, Georgia is 40.5 years. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.
The population has grown 25.6% since 2010 (33,026 → 41,490).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.