Town · New Hampshire
Milton, New Hampshire
Milton, town, in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Milton had 4,562 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,482 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,538 (±18). GEOID 3301748660.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,562
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,482 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,538 ±18
Median household income
$94,493
±$27,483 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$318,400
±$34,084 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,587
±$318 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Milton and what county is it in?
Milton is a town in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It covers 33.1 square miles of land, 136 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Milton: Milton (CDP, 593 in 2020) and Milton Mills (CDP, 313 in 2020).
Milton is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Milton is the same area as Census Tract 880 of Strafford County: the tract's figures are Milton's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Milton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,562 people lived in Milton on July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, slower than New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 4,482 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,538 (±18).
| Measure | Milton | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,538±18 | 132,575 | −82 |
| Households | 1,699±148 | 52,080 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.65±0.23 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,992±183 | 56,609 | no clear change |
Milton's population since 2000
From 3,910 in 2000 to 4,562 in 2025: up 16.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Milton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Milton?
The median resident of Milton is 45.7 years old; 18.4% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.8%.
| Measure | Milton | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7±2.4 | 38.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.4%±3.3 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1%±3.0 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Male | 55.3%±4.9 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9%±1.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.0%±3.0 pts | 87.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±1.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±2.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2%±1.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5%±3.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.0%±3.8 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5%±2.9 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3%±2.5 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.7%±5.2 pts | 39.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7%±2.8 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.4%±2.2 pts | 84.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Milton earn?
Half of Milton's 1,699 households earn less than $94,493 a year (±$27,483), against $88,570 in Strafford County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $87,118 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Milton | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,493±$27,483 | $88,570 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $117,829±$21,637 | $114,189 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,530±$7,576 | $46,304 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.1%±3.3 pts | 8.7% | +4.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.5%±2.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.8%±2.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9%±1.2 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.9%±2.4 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Milton?
Owners occupy 86.3% of Milton's occupied homes and renters 13.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $318,400 by its owner (±$34,084). The median renter pays $1,587 a month including utilities, and 59.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Milton | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $318,400±$34,084 | $362,800 | +$65,739 |
| Median gross rent | $1,587±$318 | $1,488 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.9%±24.7 pts | 41.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,898±$80 | $2,330 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.3%±6.5 pts | 67.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.7%±6.5 pts | 32.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,992±183 | 56,609 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±14.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.5%±6.1 pts | 55.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.5%±4.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.5%±1.8 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.0%±6.1 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0%±2.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Milton building?
Builders took permits for 13 new housing units in Milton in 2025 (13 in single-family houses), 2.8 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Hampshire.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Milton work and get to work?
69.2% of Milton's workers drive alone and 18.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.3 minutes.
| Measure | Milton | Strafford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.7%±3.5 pts | 67.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2%±3.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 69.2%±7.7 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4%±5.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.9%±6.8 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.3 min±5.1 | 26.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Milton?
1 census tract lies mostly in Milton (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 880Strafford County | 4,538 | $94,493 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Milton) · Census block assignment files
How does Milton compare with other places in New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Milton is the 2,492nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 74th-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Milton ranks 124th of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 74th | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 121st | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 149th | 241 |
| Median household income | 124th | 235 |
| Per capita income | 155th | 240 |
| Median home value | 154th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 62nd | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 78th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 212th | 239 |
| Median age | 122nd | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 84th | 241 |
| Work from home | 71st | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 44th | 241 |
Milton's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Milton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Milton?
19 of the 57 figures for Milton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Milton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.