Milton, Georgia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Milton, GA Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Milton | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,324 | 10,939,918 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1131.0 | 184.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.06% | 1.01% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.2 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 15,884 | 4,074,039 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Milton grew by 110.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 44,324 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Milton is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 27.7% of residents. That is 7.1 points above Georgia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 8,028 18.1% -4.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 9,598 21.7% -0.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 12,277 27.7% +7.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,061 11.4% -3.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Georgia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.5% of the people living in Milton and men 50.5%.
- Women 49.5% Georgia 51.2%
- Men 50.5% Georgia 48.8%
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Economy
Milton has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Milton | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $185,325 | $77,523 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.28% | 5.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Milton is about 139% higher than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Milton | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $542,588 | $256,986 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,065 | $1,392 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.0% | 65.7% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Milton is about 21.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,065 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Milton spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 196 hours, about 8.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Milton | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.5 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.0 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 196 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,069 | $6,109 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 40.2% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 35,311 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,717 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Milton is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Milton has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Milton | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73.3% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.79 | 2.62 | 2.53 |
Health
Milton has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Milton | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.9 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 7.6% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.9% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Milton, GA Compared With Nearby Cities
Milton, GA is the smallest of the 4 cities compared here, 44,324 residents against a local median of 81,338. Milton, GA's median household income, at $185,325, runs 29% above the $143,806 typical of the cities around it. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
Median home price tells the same story from another angle: $542,588 against a local median of $427,192, 27% above it. The cities themselves spread $38,448 on median household income, so Milton, GA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Milton, GA has the highest median household income of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
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| Milton, GA | 44,324 | $185,325 #1/4 | $542,588 #1/4 | 23.5 min #2/4 |
| Alpharetta, GA | 64,246 | $143,806 | $353,595 | 22.5 min |
| Roswell, GA | 93,449 | $125,937 | $427,192 | 23.7 min |
| Johns Creek, GA | 81,338 | $164,386 | $498,060 | 26.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Milton, Georgia.
What is the population of Milton, Georgia?
About 44,324 people live in Milton, Georgia, in 15,884 households of 2.8 people on average. The median age is 40.2, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
Is Milton, Georgia mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Milton, Georgia has 1,131 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 13 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Milton, Georgia an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 2.9 times the median household income ($542,588 against $185,325), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $2,065 a month takes about 13% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Milton, Georgia?
Unemployment in Milton, Georgia is only 2.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Milton, Georgia?
73.3% of adults in Milton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 7 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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