Milton, NH

Census Place

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2023 Population

382

9.46% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maggie Hassan

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

50.3

18.5% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$55,313

26.4% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$225,000

2023 Employed Population

284

24% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Milton, NH had a population of 382 people with a median age of 50.3 and a median household income of $55,313. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Milton, NH grew from 349 to 382, a 9.46% increase and its median household income grew from $43,750 to $55,313, a 26.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Milton, NH are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.69%), White (Hispanic) (0%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Milton, NH 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.

100% of the residents in Milton, NH are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Milton, NH was $225,000, and the homeownership rate was 81.8%.

Most people in Milton, NH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Milton, NH was 4 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Milton, NH is home to a population of 382 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 14.9% of Milton, NH residents were born outside of the country (57 people).

In 2023, there were 9.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (345 people) in Milton, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 0 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Milton, NH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Milton, NH was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Milton, NH

White (Non-Hispanic)
345 ± 187
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
37 ± 55
White (Hispanic)
0 ± 12

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Milton, NH 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 New Hampshire.

Most Common Origin

Canada
8,274 ± 2,227 people
India
7,491 ± 2,119 people
Dominican Republic
5,567 ± 1,828 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Hampshire was Canada, the natal country of 8,274 New Hampshire residents, followed by India with 7,491 and Dominican Republic with 5,567.

Foreign-Born Population

14.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

57 people

4.87%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

17 people

As of 2023, 14.9% of Milton, NH residents (57 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Milton, NH was 4.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
22 ± 30
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 21
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 17

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

Economy

The economy of Milton, NH employs 284 people. The largest industries in Milton, NH are Manufacturing (55 people), Finance & Insurance (42 people), and Construction (41 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,469), Finance & Insurance ($60,469), and Manufacturing ($59,464).

Males in New Hampshire have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,483. The income inequality in New Hampshire (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

284

2023 Value

± 143

24%

1 Year growth

± 59.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Milton, NH grew at a rate of 24%, from 229 employees to 284 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Milton, NH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (57 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (54 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (34 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Milton, NH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

284

2023 Value

± 143

24%

1 Year growth

± 59.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Milton, NH grew at a rate of 24%, from 229 employees to 284 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Milton, NH, are Manufacturing (55 people), Finance & Insurance (42 people), and Construction (41 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Milton, NH, though some of these residents may live in Milton, NH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,155

Median earning men ± $30,523

$35,568

Median earning women ± $9,050

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($70,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($35,341).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.71%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 693k people employed in New Hampshire. This represents a 2.71% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.3%.

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

Education

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.529% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.509% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (315k), Bachelors Degree (255k), and Some college (221k).

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, NH was $225,000 in 2023, which is 0.742 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between N/A and 2023 the median property value increased from N/A to $225,000, a N/A N/A. The homeownership rate in Milton, NH is 81.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Milton, NH have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Milton, NH is higher than the national average, with an average of 4 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$225,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$88,162

$157

Median Property Taxes

±$89

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, NH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Milton, NH 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.

$55,313

Median Household Income

± $26,156

192

Number of Households

± 94

In 2023, the median household income of the 192 households in Milton, NH grew to $55,313 from the previous year's value of $43,750.

The following chart displays the households in Milton, NH 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Milton, NH is from New Hampshire.

0.454

2022 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

In 2022, the income inequality in New Hampshire was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.451% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Hampshire was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Hampshire in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (86.1%)
Worked At Home (13.9%)
Carpooled (0%)

In 2023, 86.1% of workers in Milton, NH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.9%) and those who carpooled to work (0%).

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

20.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Milton, NH have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Milton, NH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

4 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Milton, NH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Milton, NH have 4 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

0% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Milton, NH (0 out of 382 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Milton, NH is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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

100% of the population of Milton, NH has health coverage, with 52.6% on employee plans, 1.31% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 33.5% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Strafford County, NH see 1585 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.699% increase from the previous year (1574 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1409 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 326 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,585 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Strafford County, NH

Primary care physicians in Strafford County, NH see an average of 1,585 patients per year. This represents a 0.699% increase from the previous year (1,574 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 9.69% under 18 years, 16% between 18 and 34 years, 56.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 60% were men and 40% were women.

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

Uninsured People

Uninsured

52.6%

Employer Coverage

1.31%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

33.5%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Milton, NH stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

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

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