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Milton, WV
Town in Cabell County, West Virginia.
Population
2,817
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,323
ZIP codes
0
Milton and its ZIP codes
Milton at a glance
- Milton is about 18 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 56th among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $46,429, 22% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,900 (12% below West Virginia) and median rent is $1,198 a month.
Local data for Milton, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milton, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,429
Poverty rate
23.3%
Median home value
$143,900
Median rent
$1,198/mo
Homeownership
59.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (570), Irish Americans (307), French Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cabell County. PPP loans are for Milton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,358
51,765 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,843
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$749M
FY 2026, $7,941 per person
How people get to work
Milton, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.9%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milton, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
305
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milton, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Milton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CullodenCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.9 |
| HurricaneCity | 7.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Salt RockCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.1 |
| BarboursvilleVillage | 8.5 mi | 4 |
| LesageCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Pea RidgeCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Athalia, OHVillage | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| HamlinTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| West HamlinTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Miller, OHCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Teays ValleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.3 |
| Proctorville, OHVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Crown City, OHVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| EleanorTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| BuffaloTown | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| WinfieldTown | 16 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milton, WV in?
- Milton is in Cabell County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Milton, WV?
- About 2,817 people live in Milton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milton?
- Nearby places include Culloden (4.2 mi), Hurricane (7.1 mi), Salt Rock (8.4 mi), Barboursville (8.5 mi), Lesage (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023