Milton, Kansas facts for kids
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Milton, Kansas
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1915 Railroad Map of Sumner County
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 Milton, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Milton, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sumner |
| Elevation | 1,473 ft (449 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 155 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67106
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-46925 |
| GNIS ID | 470277 |
Milton is a small community in Sumner County, Kansas, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for counting people. In 2020, about 155 people lived there. Milton is located about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) southeast of Norwich. You can find it where N Argonia Road and W 120th Avenue N meet, right next to a railroad.
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Milton's Early Days and Post Office
The first post office in Milton opened its doors in 1878. This was an important step for the community. Today, Milton still has a post office with the ZIP code 67106.
Railroads Connecting Milton
Railroads have played a big part in Milton's history. A railroad line still runs through the community. It connects Conway Springs to Norwich. In the past, another railroad also passed through Milton. That line connected Viola to Harper.
People and Population in Milton
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| 2020 | 155 | — | |
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In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 155 people living in Milton. There were 62 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 44 were families. Most people in Milton are white. A small number of people are Native American or from two or more races. Some people also identify as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of Milton includes people of all ages.
- About 23.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 22.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Milton was about 42.5 years.
Education in Milton
The public schools that serve the Milton community are part of the Kingman–Norwich USD 331 school district. This district helps make sure students in the area get an education.
See also
In Spanish: Milton (Kansas) para niños
