Milton Authority

Milton is a upper-middle-income small town of 3,567.

Milton, Delaware

In Sussex County, Delaware, Milton anchors a community of 3,567. Median household income is $80,875.

Definition and scope

Located in Sussex County, Delaware, Milton operates within Delaware's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District (not on file) and is part of the Seaford, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Milton has approximately 3,567 residents. The median age is 52.6 years. Roughly 80% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $407,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 76.4%
• Black or African American: 13.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
• Asian: 0.4%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Milton is $80,875. Poverty rate stands at 5.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.7%. Educational attainment: 40.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Milton:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 4

Getting around

Ockel Farms Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Sussex County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Newark, Delaware.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 30 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Delaware State Authority — state-level reference for Delaware.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.