Town · Vermont
Milton, Vermont
Milton, town, in Chittenden County, Vermont. Milton had 10,646 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,723 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,769 (±37). GEOID 5000745250.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,646
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,723 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,769 ±37
Median household income
$118,977
±$9,633 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$372,500
±$19,533 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$1,536
±$257 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Milton and what county is it in?
Milton is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont. It covers 51.6 square miles of land, 208 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Milton: Milton (CDP, 3,804 in 2020).
Milton is in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
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 10,646 people lived in Milton on July 1, 2025, down 0.8% since 2020, while Vermont grew 0.2%. The 2020 Census counted 10,723 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,769 (±37).
| Measure | Milton | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,769±37 | 169,758 | −113 |
| Households | 4,220±273 | 71,456 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.16 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,425±276 | 74,888 | no clear change |
Milton's population since 2000
From 9,479 in 2000 to 10,646 in 2025: up 12.3%. 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 41.6 years old; 17.6% are under 18 and 16.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.7%. 3.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Milton | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6±2.5 | 37.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.6%±2.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.0%±2.8 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 51.6%±3.5 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.8%±2.4 pts | 85.5% | −5.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±1.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±1.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9%±1.7 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3%±1.8 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±2.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6%±3.0 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4%±2.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7%±2.6 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.1%±6.7 pts | 56.8% | +7.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.3%±2.4 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.0%±2.4 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
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 4,220 households earn less than $118,977 a year (±$9,633), against $96,759 in Chittenden County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 the median was $104,599 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $14,378 after inflation.
| Measure | Milton | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $118,977±$9,633 | $96,759 | +$14,378 |
| Mean household income | $140,026±$13,789 | $123,772 | – |
| Per capita income | $55,853±$5,779 | $52,322 | +$9,116 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.6%±2.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.6%±1.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.0%±4.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.8%±2.6 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.4%±3.4 pts | 93.4% | – |
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 86.9% of Milton's occupied homes and renters 13.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $372,500 by its owner (±$19,533). The median renter pays $1,536 a month including utilities, and 42.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Milton | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $372,500±$19,533 | $439,200 | +$66,303 |
| Median gross rent | $1,536±$257 | $1,646 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.2%±18.7 pts | 40.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,104±$105 | $2,268 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.9%±3.8 pts | 63.9% | +7.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.1%±3.8 pts | 36.1% | – |
| Housing units | 4,425±276 | 74,888 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.5%±11.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.0%±5.3 pts | 51.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.0%±3.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.2%±3.1 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.0%±3.0 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.3%±1.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
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 21 new housing units in Milton in 2025 (11 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 2 of 12 months), 2.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Vermont.
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?
78.5% of Milton's workers drive alone and 14.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Milton | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 78.7%±4.1 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0%±3.3 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.5%±4.4 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.5%±2.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.6%±3.2 pts | 19.8% | +8.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.8 min±3.4 | 21.1 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?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Milton (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $102,614 (Tract 21.04) to $151,863 (Tract 21.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 21.03Chittenden County | 4,200 | $120,655 |
| Tract 21.04Chittenden County | 3,567 | $102,614 |
| Tract 21.01Chittenden County | 3,002 | $151,863 |
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 Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Milton is the 1,165th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 6th-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Milton ranks 7th of 198 places in Vermont with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 6th | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 97th | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 57th | 202 |
| Median household income | 7th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 32nd | 202 |
| Median home value | 46th | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 21st | 187 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 137th | 200 |
| Median age | 145th | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 51st | 201 |
| Work from home | 103rd | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 56th | 202 |
Milton's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, 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?
14 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.