Milton, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Milton. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 363.83 km2. The town has a population density of 365.50 people per km2.

We highlight the Milton town's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Milton has a population of around 132,979 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 20.75%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
110,128132,979 +20.75%

Population By Genders

The male population of Milton is around 66,075 while the female population is around 66,900.

Of the 132,979 total population in Milton, the largest gender is female with around 66,900 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
66,07566,900 +1.23%

Population by Age Characteristics

Milton has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 40 to 44 years old, accounting for 9.30% of the total population. The town median age is 36.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
40 to 44 years5,890 8.90%6,525 9.80% 9.73%12,415 9.30%
10 to 14 years6,260 9.50%5,785 8.60% 7.59%12,050 9.10%
35 to 39 years5,265 8.00%6,110 9.10% 13.83%11,375 8.60%
5 to 9 years5,665 8.60%5,395 8.10% 4.77%11,055 8.30%
45 to 49 years5,665 8.60%5,375 8.00% 5.12%11,040 8.30%
15 to 19 years4,925 7.50%4,600 6.90% 6.60%9,520 7.20%
30 to 34 years4,310 6.50%4,965 7.40% 13.19%9,270 7.00%
0 to 4 years4,455 6.70%4,420 6.60% 0.79%8,875 6.70%
50 to 54 years4,510 6.80%4,025 6.00% 10.75%8,530 6.40%
20 to 24 years3,630 5.50%3,250 4.90% 10.47%6,880 5.20%
25 to 29 years3,430 5.20%3,450 5.20% 0.58%6,880 5.20%
55 to 59 years3,470 5.30%3,230 4.80% 6.92%6,700 5.00%
60 to 64 years2,570 3.90%2,585 3.90% 0.58%5,155 3.90%
65 to 69 years2,005 3.00%2,375 3.60% 15.58%4,375 3.30%
70 to 74 years1,810 2.70%2,080 3.10% 12.98%3,890 2.90%
75 to 79 years1,125 1.70%1,270 1.90% 11.42%2,400 1.80%
80 to 84 years640 1.00%755 1.10% 15.23%1,400 1.10%
85 years and over460 0.70%695 1.00% 33.81%1,160 0.90%
85 to 89 years315 0.50%420 0.60% 25.00%740 0.60%
90 to 94 years120 0.20%225 0.30% 46.67%345 0.30%
95 to 99 years20 0.00%45 0.10% 55.56%65 0.00%

Broader Age Groups

If the town's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 66.00% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 24.00% and 9.90%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Milton are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Median age of the population35.20%36.40%36.00%
Average age of the population34.70%35.70%35.20%
0 to 14 years24.80%23.30%24.00%
65 years and over9.10%10.70%9.90%

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Population of Milton by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Milton is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Milton is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are Pakistani, which accounts for 12.21% of the total population, followed by English (11.09%), Indian (India) (10.74%), Scottish (9.14%), and Irish (9.02%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Canadian, Italian, German, Filipino, and Portuguese.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Pakistani12.47%11.95%12.21%
English10.98%11.19%11.09%
Indian (India)10.68%10.81%10.74%
Scottish8.98%9.28%9.14%
Irish8.77%9.26%9.02%
Canadian8.76%8.81%8.79%
Italian5.96%5.64%5.80%
German4.40%4.72%4.55%
Filipino3.93%4.25%4.09%
Portuguese4.11%3.83%3.97%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 22,720 of Milton's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 4 persons household.

Household Size

About 13.05% of the population lives in 4 persons households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 11.60% of the population. 5 or more persons, 3 persons, and 1 person households account for 9.70%, 9.25%, and 6.40%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
4 persons10,44513.05%
2 persons9,28011.60%
5 or more persons7,7659.70%
3 persons7,4259.25%
1 person5,1206.40%

Income in Milton

Analyzing income distribution in Milton can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Milton is $47,600.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Milton population or around 58,620 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 57,745 and 49,090 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Milton's median household income is $126,000, according to 2020 data.

The data provides important insights into the town's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Milton

This data sheds light on the distribution of Milton residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

70.90% or most of the Milton population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 45.40% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 20.80% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 8.30% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree56,98061,620118,60070.90%
Bachelor's degree or higher35,35040,37575,72045.40%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate18,10518,09036,19020.80%
No certificate, diploma or degree7,7357,31515,0458.30%

Employment in Milton

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Milton. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 8.08% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate62.98%
Unemployment rate8.08%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Milton's population (around 71.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 6,580 men and 3,570 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 10,150.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed6,5803,57010,150

Employment Industry Sectors

The Milton industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Milton is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Milton has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (12%) works in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 12%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Professional, scientific and technical services4,9703,29512%
Retail trade4,0904,00512%
Health care and social assistance1,2755,44510%
Manufacturing4,0751,9359%
Finance and insurance2,6752,9158%
Educational services1,2853,7757%
Transportation and warehousing3,2951,2857%
Construction3,5706106%
Wholesale trade2,4001,5506%
Accommodation and food services1,2701,6654%
Public administration1,4401,2854%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1,3901,1204%
Other services (except public administration)1,1051,1553%
Information and cultural industries1,1856103%
Real estate and rental and leasing7956452%
Arts, entertainment and recreation4705051%
Management of companies and enterprises2652201%
Utilities3501051%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1902201%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction130700%

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work17,03015,64032,66552.10%
Worked at home11,44511,71523,16037.00%
No fixed workplace address4,9101,6556,56510.50%
Worked outside Canada180552400.40%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Milton residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Milton residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Milton spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
30 to 44 minutes27.60%
15 to 29 minutes26.20%
Less than 15 minutes23.80%
60 minutes and over11.40%
45 to 59 minutes11.10%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Miltonshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Milton's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
64.58%
Married or living common-law
35.42%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights town's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Milton. About 126,525 people living in the province speak English, 2,270 people speak Neither English nor French, 1,630 people speak French language, and 1,220 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English126,525
Neither English nor French2,270
French1,630
English and French1,220

Religion

Milton is predominantly Christian. About 63,380 of its population is Christian (30,320 males and 30,320 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 23.1% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Sikh, both represent 6.1% and 2.4% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.6% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian48.2%
Islam23.1%
Hindu6.1%
Sikh2.4%
Buddhist0.6%
Jewish0.2%