Milton, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Milton, Louisiana Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Milton, Louisiana had a total population of 2,793, the 155th largest community in Louisiana, with a median household income of $105,625, which is 74% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 20.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 74% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Louisiana.
47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Louisiana.

Milton Quick Facts

Population 2,793

Median Household Income $105,625

Median Home Value $264,800

Poverty Rate 20.3%

Unemployment Rate 4.6%

Median Age 35.1 years

Homeownership Rate 89.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.3%

High School Graduation Rate 95.3%

Diversity Index 10/100

Population 2,793 155th of 488

Median Income $105,625 top 10%

Poverty Rate 20.3% 63% higher than national

Median Home Value $264,800 top 10%

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	2,123	2,793	+31.6%
Median household income	$100,428	$105,625	+5.2%
Median home value	$244,300	$264,800	+8.4%

How Milton Compares

Median Household Income

Milton

$105,625

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Milton

$264,800

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.8%

$25K-$50K 13.6%

$50K-$100K 20.5%

$100K+ 51.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.8%

$10K-$15K

3.6%

$15K-$20K

0.0%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

5.4%

$30K-$35K

1.6%

$35K-$40K

5.9%

$40K-$45K

0.8%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

2.4%

$60K-$75K

10.9%

$75K-$100K

7.2%

$100K-$125K

13.1%

$125K-$150K

11.0%

$150K-$200K

12.9%

$200K+

14.1%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

67.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 89.6%

Renter 10.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

37.3%

18-34

12.3%

35-54

26.2%

55-74

21.7%

75+

2.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Milton Rankings in Louisiana

#155 Population of 488

#26 Median Income of 437

#12 Education of 488

#43 Home Value of 425

Explore Louisiana Rankings

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Other Cities in Lafayette Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lafayette	121,715	$61,915	18.3%	$257,000
Youngsville	17,427	$105,876	9.1%	$287,700
Broussard	14,322	$116,179	13.5%	$310,200
Carencro	11,619	$63,401	24.5%	$214,800
Scott	8,609	$56,299	15.2%	$170,300
Ossun	2,271	$40,810	24.6%	N/A
Duson	1,282	$25,054	39.3%	$54,300

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
Brusly	2,593	$105,538	$253,900	25.6%	7.9%
Maurice	2,584	$90,833	$241,000	22.1%	11.8%
Lafourche Crossing	2,790	$73,309	$269,100	32.0%	28.4%
South Vacherie	2,954	$81,310	$234,600	24.8%	3.7%
Abita Springs	2,699	$77,257	$269,300	47.7%	8.7%

Population Overview

Milton is a small community located in Louisiana, within Lafayette Parish. The total population is 2,793. It ranks as the 155th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Milton is 35.1 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 37.3% of the population under 18, Milton has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Milton is $105,625. This is 74% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 31% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.3%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $264,800. Housing costs are 22% higher than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Milton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Milton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.6% vs 55.7%). The Black or African American population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 30.5%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

47.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Milton in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 75% higher than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Milton, Louisiana 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 Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. 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, Louisiana?

Milton, Louisiana has a population of 2,793 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Milton, LA?

The median household income in Milton is $105,625, which is 31% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Milton, LA?

The poverty rate in Milton is 20.3%. This means approximately 554 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Milton, Louisiana?

Milton's population is 94.6% White, 4.3% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Milton, LA?

The median home value in Milton is $264,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.5x.

How educated is Milton, Louisiana?

47.3% of adults (25+) in Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 14.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.