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Milton, DE
Town in Sussex County, Delaware.
Population
3,567
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,919
ZIP codes
0
Milton and its ZIP codes
Milton at a glance
- Milton is about 3.7 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,875 a year, 5% less than the Delaware figure of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $407,000 (16% above Delaware) and median rent is $1,310 a month.
Local data for Milton, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milton, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,875
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$407,000
Median rent
$1,310/mo
Homeownership
80.5%
Bachelor's or higher
40.7%
Median age
52.6
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (823), German Americans (576), Italian Americans (311).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Milton.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,350
96,307 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,647
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.8B
FY 2026, $11,856 per person
How people get to work
Milton, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milton, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,069
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15,126
12.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
43.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milton, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Milton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EllendaleTown | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| GeorgetownTown | 7 mi | 5 |
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.8 |
| LewesCity | 9.5 mi | 4.2 |
| Slaughter BeachTown | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| MilfordCity | 11 mi | 9.9 |
| Henlopen AcresTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| MillsboroTown | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| Rehoboth BeachCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Long NeckCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| Dewey BeachTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| HoustonTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| GreenwoodTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| FarmingtonTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| BridgevilleTown | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| DagsboroTown | 16 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milton, DE in?
- Milton is in Sussex County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Milton, DE?
- About 3,567 people live in Milton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milton?
- Nearby places include Ellendale (6.6 mi), Georgetown (7 mi), Lincoln (8.6 mi), Lewes (9.5 mi), Slaughter Beach (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023