Milton, WV Demographics

A map of Milton's Population by Race

Milton, West Virginia had a population of 2,811 in 2020. It was 94.3% White, 0.6% Black, 0.4% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.8% 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 439 places in West Virginia, Milton is the 59th 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

2,652 residents of Milton identify as White, or 94.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Milton slightly larger than the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Milton is ranked #169 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Milton is more White than neighboring Culloden (93.9% White), and Hurricane (91.6% White). Milton is less White than neighboring Salt Rock (97.6% White), Hamlin (96.4% White), and West Hamlin (95.2% White).

Milton's Black Population

18 residents of Milton identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Milton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Milton is ranked #226 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Milton is more Black than neighboring Salt Rock (0% Black), Hamlin (0.4% Black), and West Hamlin (0.2% Black). Milton is less Black than neighboring Culloden (0.9% Black), and Hurricane (1.2% Black).

Milton's Asian Population

12 residents of Milton identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Milton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Milton is ranked #135 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Milton is more Asian than neighboring Hamlin (0% Asian), and West Hamlin (0.2% Asian). Milton is less Asian than neighboring Culloden (0.5% Asian), Hurricane (0.8% Asian), and Salt Rock (0.5% Asian).

Milton's Hispanic Population

40 residents of Milton identify as Hispanic, or 1.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Milton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Milton is ranked #163 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Milton is more Hispanic than neighboring Salt Rock (0.5% Hispanic), Hamlin (0.4% Hispanic), and West Hamlin (0.6% Hispanic). Milton is less Hispanic than neighboring Culloden (1.6% Hispanic), and Hurricane (1.8% Hispanic).

Milton's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Milton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Milton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Milton is ranked #177 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Milton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Salt Rock (0.3% Native American/Other), and Hamlin (0.1% Native American/Other). Milton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hurricane (0.5% Native American/Other), and West Hamlin (0.6% Native American/Other).

Milton's Multiracial Population

78 residents of Milton identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Milton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Milton is ranked #298 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Milton is more Multiracial than neighboring Salt Rock (1.1% Multiracial), and Hamlin (2.7% Multiracial). Milton is less Multiracial than neighboring Culloden (2.9% Multiracial), Hurricane (4.1% Multiracial), and West Hamlin (3.2% Multiracial).

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