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Milton, North Dakota
Settlers in front of their sod house in Milton in 1898
Settlers in front of their sod house in Milton in 1898
Location of Milton, North Dakota
Location of Milton, North Dakota
Country United States
State North Dakota
County Cavalier
Founded 1887
Area
 • Total 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2)
 • Land 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,585 ft (483 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 39
 • Estimate 
(2022)
41
 • Density 82.80/sq mi (31.97/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58260
Area code(s) 701
FIPS code 38-53020
GNIS feature ID 1036163

Milton is a small city located in Cavalier County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded in 1887. According to the 2020 census, 39 people lived there. In 2022, the population was estimated to be around 41 people.

Milton's Location and Size

Milton is a very small city. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 0.51 square miles (1.32 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.

Milton's Population Over Time

The number of people living in Milton has changed a lot since it was founded. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk over the years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 202
1900 384 90.1%
1910 410 6.8%
1920 393 −4.1%
1930 329 −16.3%
1940 310 −5.8%
1950 322 3.9%
1960 264 −18.0%
1970 198 −25.0%
1980 195 −1.5%
1990 133 −31.8%
2000 85 −36.1%
2010 58 −31.8%
2020 39 −32.8%
2022 (est.) 41 −29.3%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

Life in Milton in 2010

Let's look at what Milton was like in 2010, based on the census from that year.

  • There were 58 people living in the city.
  • These people lived in 28 different homes.
  • Out of these homes, 17 were families.
  • The city had about 113.7 people per square mile.

Who Lived in Milton?

  • Most people (96.6%) were White.
  • A small number (3.4%) were Native American.

Households and Families

  • In 14.3% of homes, there were children under 18.
  • Half of the homes (50.0%) had married couples living together.
  • A small number of homes had a single parent: 3.6% had a female head of household with no husband, and 7.1% had a male head of household with no wife.
  • About 39.3% of homes were not families, meaning people lived alone or with roommates.
  • About 17.9% of all homes were people living by themselves.
  • In 7.1% of homes, someone aged 65 or older lived alone.
  • On average, about 2 people lived in each home.
  • For families, the average size was about 2.35 people.

Age and Gender

  • The average age of people in Milton was 50 years old.
  • Only 8.6% of residents were under 18.
  • About 6.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • Around 22.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • The largest group, 39.7%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 22.4% of residents were 65 years or older.
  • The city had a nearly even split between genders: 48.3% were male and 51.7% were female.
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