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Milton, DE

Founded 1763Sussex CountyElev. 4 m
Population
3,469
Median home
$376,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Milton

Milton is home to roughly 3,469 residents. Milton was founded in 1763 and sits in Sussex County. The median age is 48.9 and the median household income is $64,906. Homes carry a median value of $376,600, and about 78% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.2%). Around 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
3,469
Median age
48.9
Median household income
$64,906
Per-capita income
$36,028
Poverty rate
6.9%
High-school grad or higher
92.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
Unemployment
7.7%
Avg. commute
23.7 min
Work from home
10.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.2%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Black12.8%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts46.3%
Service20.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance14.9%
Sales & office11.4%
Production, transportation & material moving7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$376,600
Median gross rent
$1,398/mo
Owner-occupied
77.7%
Median year built
2002
Households
1,542
Avg. household size
2.24

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Milton has 3 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading67%
Math52%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Mariner Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
H. O. Brittingham Elementary SchoolElementary
Milton Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime65% below national
Milton135
Delaware399
United States386
↑ 2% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime60% below national
Milton784
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↓ 41% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Milton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Milton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Sussex County
Coastal floodingVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Milton is in Sussex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Milton was founded in 1763 and sits in Sussex County. Elevation ~4 m.

Map of Milton
Milton, DE
Where Milton is
WilmingtonDoverNewarkMiddletownMilfordSmyrnaMilton
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Draper-Adkins HouseHazzard HousePonder, Gov. James, HouseRobbins, David, Homestead
Notable people from Milton
Bryan StevensonJoseph M. CareyDavid HazzardJimmie AllenJames PonderRobert G. Houston
People searches in Milton
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Georgetown (7 mi)Ellendale (7 mi)Lewes (9 mi)Milford (11 mi)Millsboro (13 mi)Rehoboth Beach (13 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Milton, DE (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Milton, Delaware.

Brian T Walker, 45
Milton · Sussex County · 19968
AKA Brian Walker, Brian Thomas Walker

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Milton — frequently asked

What is the population of Milton, Delaware?
Milton has a population of about 3,469, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Milton?
The median home value in Milton is $376,600, and the median gross rent is $1,398/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Milton safe? What is the crime rate?
Milton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 135 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Milton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sussex County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Milton?
Milton has 3 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Milton?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Milton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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