Milton, WA Demographics

A map of Milton's Population by Race

Milton, Washington had a population of 8,697 in 2020. It was 67.1% White, 4.0% Black, 6.4% Asian, 11.4% Hispanic, 3.3% Native American/Other, and 7.7% 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 639 places in Washington, Milton is the 142nd 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

5,839 residents of Milton identify as White, or 67.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Milton roughly similar to the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Milton is ranked #457 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Milton is more White than neighboring Fife Heights (63.7% White), Fife (39.5% White), Lakeland South (59.7% White), and Federal Way (38.5% White). Milton is less White than neighboring Edgewood (74.4% White).

Milton's Black Population

344 residents of Milton identify as Black, or 4.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Milton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Milton is ranked #60 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Milton is more Black than neighboring Edgewood (2.4% Black). Milton is less Black than neighboring Fife Heights (4.7% Black), Fife (10.1% Black), Lakeland South (5.2% Black), and Federal Way (14% Black).

Milton's Asian Population

559 residents of Milton identify as Asian, or 6.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Milton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Milton is ranked #94 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Milton is less Asian than neighboring Fife Heights (7.5% Asian), Fife (15.5% Asian), Lakeland South (13.4% Asian), and Federal Way (15.3% Asian).

Milton's Hispanic Population

995 residents of Milton identify as Hispanic, or 11.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Milton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Milton is ranked #202 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Milton is more Hispanic than neighboring Fife Heights (9.2% Hispanic), and Edgewood (7.6% Hispanic). Milton is less Hispanic than neighboring Fife (15.2% Hispanic), Lakeland South (12.1% Hispanic), and Federal Way (20.1% Hispanic).

Milton's Native American/Other Population

287 residents of Milton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Milton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Milton is ranked #126 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Milton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edgewood (1.6% Native American/Other), and Lakeland South (3.1% Native American/Other). Milton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fife Heights (4.1% Native American/Other), Fife (10.4% Native American/Other), and Federal Way (5.1% Native American/Other).

Milton's Multiracial Population

673 residents of Milton identify as Multiracial, or 7.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Milton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Milton is ranked #123 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Milton is more Multiracial than neighboring Edgewood (7.6% Multiracial), Lakeland South (6.7% Multiracial), and Federal Way (7% Multiracial). Milton is less Multiracial than neighboring Fife Heights (10.7% Multiracial), and Fife (9.3% Multiracial).

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