Milton CDP (Ulster County), New York Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Milton CDP (Ulster County) is a small community located in New York. The total population is 1,692. It ranks as the 697th most populous out of 1,287 cities and towns in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Milton CDP (Ulster County) is 53.6 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Milton CDP (Ulster County) is $95,909. This is 13% higher than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% higher. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $338,700. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $403,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Milton CDP (Ulster County) is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

28.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Milton CDP (Ulster County), New York 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 New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,287 Census-designated places in New York. For official data, visit data.census.gov.