Census-designated place · New York
Milton (Saratoga County), New York
Milton (Saratoga County), census-designated place, in Saratoga County, New York. Milton (Saratoga County) had 4,663 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,450 (±699). GEOID 3647548.
Residents, 2020 Census
4,663
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 4,450 ±699
Median household income
$94,982
±$13,510 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$354,700
±$30,093 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,873
±$302 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Milton (Saratoga County) and what county is it in?
Milton (Saratoga County) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Saratoga County, New York. It covers 2.4 square miles of land, 1,948 residents per square mile in 2020.
Milton (Saratoga County) is in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Milton (Saratoga County) lies entirely within the Town of Milton, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Milton (Saratoga County), and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,663 residents in Milton (Saratoga County), a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 4,450 (±699).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Milton (Saratoga County) is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Milton (Saratoga County) | Saratoga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,450 ±699 | 238,284 | +1,256 |
| Households | 1,981 ±272 | 101,911 | +645 |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.22 | 2.30 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,050 ±250 | 112,109 | +714 |
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 (Saratoga County)?
The median resident of Milton (Saratoga County) is 44.2 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 24.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.3%.
| Measure | Milton (Saratoga County) | Saratoga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 ±6.9 | 43.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5% ±4.9 pts | 19.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.4% ±6.1 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Male | 49.0% ±4.8 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% ±3.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.0% ±5.8 pts | 86.8% | −14.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±4.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±2.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.3% ±3.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8% ±1.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7% ±2.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5% ±3.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 10.3% ±3.1 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.2% ±1.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2% ±4.0 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.3% ±7.6 pts | 45.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.6% ±4.2 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.1% ±6.5 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±1.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 (Saratoga County) earn?
Half of Milton (Saratoga County)'s 1,981 households earn less than $94,982 a year (±$13,510), against $100,787 in Saratoga County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $109,283 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Milton (Saratoga County) | Saratoga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,982 ±$13,510 | $100,787 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $114,343 ±$12,395 | $133,050 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,329 ±$5,270 | $57,380 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.5% ±1.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.5% ±2.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.0% ±2.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±2.2 pts | 96.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3% ±5.0 pts | 92.8% | – |
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 (Saratoga County)?
Owners occupy 63.1% of Milton (Saratoga County)'s occupied homes and renters 36.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $354,700 by its owner (±$30,093). The median renter pays $1,873 a month including utilities, and 32.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Milton (Saratoga County) | Saratoga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $354,700 ±$30,093 | $348,600 | +$70,779 |
| Median gross rent | $1,873 ±$302 | $1,394 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.7% ±14.1 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,991 ±$217 | $2,088 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.1% ±7.6 pts | 72.3% | −27.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.9% ±7.6 pts | 27.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,050 ±250 | 112,109 | +714 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.1% ±6.8 pts | 61.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% ±3.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 20.4% ±7.1 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1% ±1.4 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% ±2.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 do people in Milton (Saratoga County) work and get to work?
75.8% of Milton (Saratoga County)'s workers drive alone and 11.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes.
| Measure | Milton (Saratoga County) | Saratoga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.0% ±6.2 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±2.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.8% ±9.3 pts | 73.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.2% ±8.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.3% ±5.5 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min ±2.3 | 25.5 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 (Saratoga County)?
1 census tract lies mostly in Milton (Saratoga County), and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 614.03Saratoga County | 6,868 | $98,203 |
| Tract 614.04Saratoga County | 3,164 | $163,050 |
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 (Saratoga County)) · Census block assignment files
How does Milton (Saratoga County) compare with other places in New York?
Milton (Saratoga County) ranks 582nd of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 711th | 1,657 |
| Residents per square mile | 436th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 582nd | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 550th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 525th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 319th | 1,515 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 574th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 731st | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,348th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 781st | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 1,038th | 1,652 |
Milton (Saratoga County)'s figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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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 (Saratoga County)?
23 of the 57 figures for Milton (Saratoga County) 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
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