Milton, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Milton, Kansas had a total population of 185, the 439th largest community in Kansas, with a median household income of $40,000, which is 46% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 46% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Milton Quick Facts
How Milton Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 166 | 185 | +11.4% |
How Milton Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Milton Rankings in Kansas
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Other Cities in Sumner County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | 7,615 | $50,333 | 16.4% | $97,100 |
| Conway Springs | 1,573 | $73,320 | 11.2% | $113,300 |
| Belle Plaine | 1,449 | $63,214 | 16.8% | $123,900 |
| Caldwell | 976 | $44,286 | 12.8% | $75,600 |
| Oxford | 964 | $59,167 | 7.1% | $117,200 |
| Argonia | 542 | $79,531 | 7.8% | $122,800 |
| South Haven | 276 | $78,750 | 2.5% | $81,700 |
| Hunnewell | 104 | $42,045 | 60.6% | N/A |
| Mayfield | 102 | $52,750 | 7.8% | $91,300 |
| Milan | 80 | N/A | 6.3% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Milton
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catharine | 186 | N/A | $265,600 | 18.4% | 66.7% |
| Tyro | 192 | N/A | $132,100 | 4.6% | 35.4% |
| Lebanon | 191 | $41,250 | $43,500 | 21.3% | 12.0% |
| Louisville | 175 | N/A | $57,100 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Keats | 182 | $36,557 | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 185, Milton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Milton is a small community located in Kansas, within Sumner County. The total population is 185. It ranks as the 439th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Milton is 47.8 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. Only 13.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Milton is $40,000. This is 46% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Milton. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Milton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Milton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.0%.
Education
30.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Milton, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Milton, Kansas?
Milton, Kansas has a population of 185 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Milton, KS?
The median household income in Milton is $40,000, which is 50% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Milton, KS?
The ACS sample for Milton recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Milton, Kansas?
Milton's population is 87.0% White, 0.0% Black, 13.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Milton, KS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Milton — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Milton, Kansas?
30.2% of adults (25+) in Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.