Milton (Saratoga County), New York Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Milton (Saratoga County) is a small community located in New York, within Saratoga County. The total population is 4,450. It ranks as the 389th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Milton (Saratoga County) is 44.2 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. 11.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Milton (Saratoga County) is $94,982. This is 10% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 18% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.5%. This is 82% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $354,700. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Milton (Saratoga County) is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 5.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.0% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

40.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Milton (Saratoga County), New York 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 New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.