Milton, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Milton, Washington
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Mill Town
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Location of Milton, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| Counties | Pierce, King |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.82 sq mi (7.30 km2) |
| • Land | 2.78 sq mi (7.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,697 |
| • Density | 2,985.25/sq mi (1,152.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98354
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| Area code(s) | 253 |
| FIPS code | 53-46020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512467 |
Milton is a city located in Washington State, USA. It's found in both King and Pierce counties. In 2020, about 8,697 people lived there. Milton is right next to the town of Edgewood.
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Milton's Location and Area
Milton is in the northern part of Pierce County and the southern part of King County. It's located at coordinates 47.248208 degrees North and -122.317376 degrees West.
The areas of Milton and Edgewood are often called "North Hill." This name helps tell them apart from "South Hill," which is on the other side of the Puyallup River valley.
The city covers a total area of about 2.55 square miles (6.60 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.51 square miles (6.50 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Milton's Climate
Milton has a climate with warm, dry summers. The average monthly temperature never goes above 71.6°F (22°C). This type of weather is known as a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate."
Milton's Population Over Time
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| 1910 | 448 | — | |
| 1920 | 484 | 8.0% | |
| 1930 | 559 | 15.5% | |
| 1940 | 671 | 20.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,374 | 104.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,218 | 61.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,607 | 17.5% | |
| 1980 | 3,162 | 21.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,995 | 58.0% | |
| 2000 | 5,795 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 6,968 | 20.2% | |
| 2020 | 8,697 | 24.8% | |
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The population of Milton has grown a lot over the years. In 1910, only 448 people lived there. By 2020, the population had increased to 8,697 people.
Milton's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, there were 8,697 people living in Milton. There were 3,288 families in the city. The average age of people in Milton was 37.3 years old.
The city had about 3,128 people per square mile. Most residents, about 77.5%, were White. Other groups included 7.8% Asian, 1.3% African American, 1.2% Pacific Islander, and 0.8% Native American. About 10.2% of the population identified as being from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 11.2% of the population.
Many people in Milton have family roots from different countries. The largest groups included those with German (15.6%), English (9.5%), and Irish (8.2%) backgrounds.
Education in Milton
Most of Milton is part of the Fife Public Schools system. This includes all the areas of Milton that are in Pierce County. Some parts of Milton that are in King County are served by the Federal Way School District.
Well-Known People from Milton
- Katrina Asay: She was a state legislator, which means she helped make laws for the state.
- Kenneth Simmons: He was also a state legislator and a local politician, meaning he was involved in the government of the city or area.
See also
In Spanish: Milton (Washington) para niños
