Milton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Milton, Wisconsin
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Location of Milton, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Buffalo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.5 sq mi (76.5 km2) |
| • Land | 21.7 sq mi (56.2 km2) |
| • Water | 7.8 sq mi (20.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 534 |
| • Density | 25/sq mi (9.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-52175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583721 |
Milton is a town located in Buffalo County, in the state of Wisconsin in the United States. It is a small community. In 2010, the population of Milton was 534 people. The small community of Czechville is also part of the town.
Geography and Location
Milton is found in the southern part of Buffalo County. It sits right along the Mississippi River. This river forms the town's southwestern edge. It also marks the border between Wisconsin and the state of Minnesota.
Milton shares its borders with several other towns. To the north, you'll find Belvidere, Buffalo City, and Waumandee. To the west is Cross. To the south, it borders Fountain City.
The total area of Milton is about 76.5 square kilometers (29.5 square miles). Most of this area, about 56.2 square kilometers (21.7 square miles), is land. The rest, about 20.3 square kilometers (7.8 square miles), is water. This means a good portion of the town's area is made up of rivers or other water bodies.
People of Milton
The town of Milton is home to a diverse group of people. In the year 2000, there were 517 people living here. These people lived in 206 households, and 167 of these were families.
The average household in Milton had about 2.51 people. For families, the average size was slightly larger, at 2.79 people. Many households, about 74.3%, were made up of married couples living together. Some households, about 33%, had children under 18 living with them.
The people in Milton are of different ages. About 22.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 14.9% of the people were 65 years old or older. The median age in Milton was 42 years. This means half the people were younger than 42, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Milton (condado de Buffalo, Wisconsin) para niños
