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

Population Overview

Milton (Ulster County) is a small community located in New York, within Ulster County. The total population is 1,679. It ranks as the 692nd most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Milton (Ulster County) is 50.9 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. 13.6% 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 (Ulster County) is $87,763. This is 2% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.5%. This is 46% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. 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 5.0%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $350,500. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Milton (Ulster County) is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

27.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than 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 92.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Milton (Ulster 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.