Milton, MA

Census Place

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2021 Population

28,382

2.87% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.3

0.506% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

5.46%

3.1% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$153,971

9.16% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$710,700

9.07% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

14,832

1.34% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Milton, MA had a population of 28.4k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $153,971. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Milton, MA grew from 27,590 to 28,382, a 2.87% increase and its median household income grew from $141,050 to $153,971, a 9.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Milton, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.84%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.24%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.32%).

None of the households in Milton, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.3% of the residents in Milton, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Milton, MA are Curry College (712 degrees awarded in 2021) and Laboure College (423 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Milton, MA was $710,700, and the homeownership rate was 81.8%.

Most people in Milton, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Milton, MA was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: View of the sunrise from Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, MA.

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United States Massachusetts Norfolk County, MA Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA

Population & Diversity

Milton, MA is home to a population of 28.4k people, from which 93.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 16% of Milton, MA residents were born outside of the country (4.54k people).

In 2021, there were 4.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.1k people) in Milton, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.74k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.37k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.3%

2021 Citizenship

93.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.3% of Milton, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Milton, MA was 93.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Milton, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Milton, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.1k ± 771
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.74k ± 846
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.37k ± 273

2.93%

Hispanic Population

831 people

2.93% of the people in Milton, MA are hispanic (831 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Milton, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Massachusetts.

Most Common Origin

China
102,889 ± 7,817 people
Dominican Republic
98,796 ± 7,662 people
Brazil
87,929 ± 7,234 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 102,889 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 98,796 and Brazil with 87,929.

Foreign-Born Population

16%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.54k people

17%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.68k people

As of 2021, 16% of Milton, MA residents (4.54k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Milton, MA was 17%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Milton, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
280 ± 115
Korea
126 ± 84
Gulf War (2001-)
74 ± 69

Milton, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Milton, MA employs 14.8k people. The largest industries in Milton, MA are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,570 people), Educational Services (2,257 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,913 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($128,590), Wholesale Trade ($125,588), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($124,223).

Males in Massachusetts have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $74,737. The income inequality in Massachusetts (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

14.8k

2021 Value

± 1,021

1.34%

1 Year growth

± 9.63%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Milton, MA grew at a rate of 1.34%, from 14.6k employees to 14.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Milton, MA, are Management Occupations (2,313 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,463 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,396 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Milton, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

14.8k

2021 Value

± 1,021

1.34%

1 Year growth

± 9.63%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Milton, MA grew at a rate of 1.34%, from 14.6k employees to 14.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Milton, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,570 people), Educational Services (2,257 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,913 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Milton, MA, though some of these residents may live in Milton, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$89,625

Median earning men ± $14,507

$61,416

Median earning women ± $5,347

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($142,279), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($137,381), and Information ($135,516).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($120,987), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($106,453), and Manufacturing ($89,063).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $37.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.7B) and Electronics ($28.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Massachusetts products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$296B

2020 Value in Massachusetts

$627B

Projected 2050 Value in Massachusetts

112% growth

In 2020, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $296B. This is expected to increase 112% to $627B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Massachusetts trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$28.8B
New Hampshire
$20.3B
Connecticut
$14.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $28.8B, followed by New Hampshire with $20.3B and Connecticut and $14.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Massachusetts shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (31.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

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Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on July 16, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Massachusetts

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Massachusetts have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Milton, MA awarded 1,135 degrees. The student population of Milton, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 979 male students and 2,301 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Milton, MA are White (675 and 60%), followed by Black or African American (225 and 20%), Hispanic or Latino (88 and 7.82%), and Unknown (82 and 7.29%).

The largest universities in Milton, MA by number of degrees awarded are Curry College (712 and 62.7%) and Laboure College (423 and 37.3%).

The most popular majors in Milton, MA are Registered Nursing (609 and 53.7%), General Business Administration & Management (87 and 7.67%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (70 and 6.17%).

The median tuition cost in Milton, MA for private four year colleges is $35,839.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Milton, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,280 (29.8% men and 70.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,280 students enrolled in Milton, MA, 29.8% men and 70.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,866 records, of which 68.8% were women and 31.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
60 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
326 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
70 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Milton, MA was General Psychology with 60 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Milton, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Curry College
712 degrees awarded
Laboure College
423 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Curry College with 712 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 301 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Milton, MA, which is 0.361 times less than the 834 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 675 degrees mean that there were 3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 225 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,839) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,203) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,150) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.14% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.35M), Bachelors Degree (1.33M), and Some college (1.01M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Milton, MA was $710,700 in 2021, which is 2.9 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $651,600 to $710,700, a 9.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Milton, MA is 81.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Milton, MA have an average commute time of 33.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Milton, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Milton, MA is $153,971. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Milton, MA was Census Tract 4161.02 with a value of $198,889, followed by Census Tract 4164 and Census Tract 4163, with respective values of $178,007 and $164,837.

Housing

Property

$710,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$26,413

$7,183

Median Property Taxes

±$556

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Milton, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Milton, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.8%

Homeownership

2021

54.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 81.8% of the housing units in Milton, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 83.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Milton, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4161.02
Census Tract 4164
Census Tract 4163

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Milton, MA was Census Tract 4161.02 with a value of $198,889, followed by Census Tract 4164 and Census Tract 4163, with respective values of $178,007 and $164,837.

The following map shows all of the places in Milton, MA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$153,971

Median Household Income

± $11,240

8.78k

Number of Households

± 702

In 2021, the median household income of the 8.78k households in Milton, MA grew to $153,971 from the previous year's value of $141,050.

The following chart displays the households in Milton, MA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Milton, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.48

2021 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.48

2020 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2021, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0427% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (56.6%)
Worked At Home (18%)
Public Transit (12.2%)

In 2021, 56.6% of workers in Milton, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18%) and those who used public transit to get to work (12.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

33.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Milton, MA have a longer commute time (33.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.61% of the workforce in Milton, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Milton, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Milton, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Milton, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.46% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Milton, MA (1.45k out of 26.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Milton, MA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

98.7% of the population of Milton, MA has health coverage, with 70.6% on employee plans, 6.64% on Medicaid, 9.95% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0.598% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Norfolk County, MA see 780 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.889% decrease from the previous year (787 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 803 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 150 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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780 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Norfolk County, MA

Primary care physicians in Norfolk County, MA see an average of 780 patients per year. This represents a 0.889% decrease from the previous year (787 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Norfolk County, MA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.4% under 18 years, 15.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

1.33%

Uninsured

70.6%

Employer Coverage

6.64%

Medicaid

9.95%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

0.598%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Milton, MA grew by 26.5% from 1.05% to 1.33%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Milton, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.