Milton, MA Demographics

A map of Milton's Population by Race

Milton, Massachusetts had a population of 28,630 in 2020. It was 71.0% White, 12.5% Black, 6.2% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Milton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Milton is the 56th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Milton's White Population

20,315 residents of Milton identify as White, or 71.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Milton roughly similar to the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Milton is ranked #205 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Milton is more White than neighboring Randolph Town (26.6% White), Quincy (54.2% White), Braintree Town (70.1% White), and Brookline (65.3% White). Milton is less White than neighboring Dedham (78% White).

Milton's Black Population

3,581 residents of Milton identify as Black, or 12.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Milton slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Milton is ranked #10 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Milton is more Black than neighboring Quincy (5.4% Black), Braintree Town (3.3% Black), Dedham (5.9% Black), and Brookline (3.1% Black). Milton is less Black than neighboring Randolph Town (41.9% Black).

Milton's Asian Population

1,785 residents of Milton identify as Asian, or 6.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Milton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Milton is ranked #43 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Milton is more Asian than neighboring Dedham (3.7% Asian). Milton is less Asian than neighboring Randolph Town (12.9% Asian), Quincy (30.7% Asian), Braintree Town (17.2% Asian), and Brookline (19.1% Asian).

Milton's Hispanic Population

1,401 residents of Milton identify as Hispanic, or 4.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Milton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Milton is ranked #101 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Milton is more Hispanic than neighboring Braintree Town (4.8% Hispanic). Milton is less Hispanic than neighboring Randolph Town (10.9% Hispanic), Quincy (5.1% Hispanic), Dedham (8.4% Hispanic), and Brookline (6.8% Hispanic).

Milton's Native American/Other Population

266 residents of Milton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Milton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Milton is ranked #103 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Milton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dedham (0.7% Native American/Other), and Brookline (0.7% Native American/Other). Milton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Randolph Town (2.3% Native American/Other), Quincy (1.1% Native American/Other), and Braintree Town (1.2% Native American/Other).

Milton's Multiracial Population

1,282 residents of Milton identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Milton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Milton is ranked #90 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Milton is more Multiracial than neighboring Quincy (3.5% Multiracial), Braintree Town (3.5% Multiracial), and Dedham (3.3% Multiracial). Milton is less Multiracial than neighboring Randolph Town (5.5% Multiracial), and Brookline (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.