Milton, DE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime
Updated: 2023-10-27

Living In Milton, Delaware Summary

Life in Milton research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Milton over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Milton:

  • The population in Milton is 3,224.

  • The median home value in Milton is $308,200.

  • The median income in Milton is $59,531.

  • The median rent in Milton is $1,146.

  • The unemployment rate in Milton is 7.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Milton is 11.2%.

Milton SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
7
Education
8.5
Commute
8.5

Milton, DE Crime Report

20
Total Crimes
563.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
-75.75%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Milton
/ 100k People
Delaware
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 20 563.7 2,393.3 2,324.2
Violent Crime 4 112.7 431.9 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 7.4 6.3
Robbery 0 0.0 70.9 66.1
Aggravated Assault 3 84.6 327.1 268.2
Property Crime 16 451.0 1,961.4 1,954.4
Burglary 0 0.0 254.2 269.8
Larceny 16 451.0 1,538.5 1,401.9
Car Theft 0 0.0 168.7 282.7

Milton, DE Photos

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Rankings for Milton in Delaware

Map Of Milton, DE

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Population over time in Milton

Year Population % Change
2021 3,224 13.5%
2020 2,840 1.7%
2019 2,792 1.3%
2018 2,756 1.4%
2017 2,717 2.3%
2016 2,656 0.8%
2015 2,634 2.2%
2014 2,578 2.1%
2013 2,526 1.9%
2012 2,480 -

Race / Ethnicity in Milton

White
83.6% (2,696)
African American
7.7% (249)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.1% (2)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.4% (14)
Two Or More
1.4% (45)
Hispanic
6.8% (218)
Race Milton DE USA
White 83.6% 60.8% 59.4%
African American 7.7% 21.5% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 4.0% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.4% 3.3% 3.2%
Hispanic 6.8% 9.7% 18.4%

Gender in Milton

Female
62.9% (2,029)
Male
37.1% (1,195)
Gender Milton DE USA
Female 62.9% 51.4% 50.5%
Male 37.1% 48.6% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Milton for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
-1.0% (-32)
9-12th Grade
4.0% (128)
High School / GED
17.0% (548)
Some College
24.0% (773)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (354)
Bachelor's Degree
23.0% (741)
Master's Degree
19.0% (612)
Professional Degree
1.0% (32)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (64)
Education Milton DE USA
< 9th Grade -1.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 6.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 17.0% 30.0% 26.0%
Some College 24.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 23.0% 19.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 19.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Milton, Delaware

Less than $10,000
7.9% (25,546)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.3% (13,719)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.2% (16,794)
$25,000 to $34,999
22.2% (71,670)
$35,000 to $49,999
3.8% (12,299)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.0% (61,263)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.9% (38,319)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.6% (37,372)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.9% (31,932)
$200,000 or more
4.2% (13,482)
Income Milton DE USA
Less than $10,000 7.9% 4.9% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 3.3% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.2% 6.6% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 22.2% 7.9% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 3.8% 11.4% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.0% 17.3% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.9% 14.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.6% 17.5% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.9% 8.5% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 4.2% 8.5% 9.5%

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