Milton town, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Milton town is a small community located in Indiana, within Sullivan County. The total population is 345. It ranks as the 580th most populous out of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Milton town is 39.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Milton town is $45,375. This is 35% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 42% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $81,700. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Milton town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Milton town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents.

Education

16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Milton town, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. For official data, visit data.census.gov.