Milton, Massachusetts
Milton: town in Massachusetts
About
Milton is a town located in the county of Norfolk in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 27,003 and a population density of 2,030 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,537 inhabitants.
The town was created 390 years ago in 1635.
Quick Facts about Milton
| Population | 27,537 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Postal code | 02186-2556 |
| Area | 13.3 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.2495,-71.0662 |
| Altitude | 131 feet / 40 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1636 (390 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:18:02 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 2,070 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.94% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 47℉ Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Milton is located at 42°14'58"N 71°3'58"W (42.2495400, -71.0661600).
Milton map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Milton increased by 1.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,003 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,130 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,272 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,413 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,535 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,537 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,578 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,579 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,592 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,593 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,537 | -0.2% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Milton
1Blue Hills Trailside Museum
1904 Canton Ave, Milton, MA 02186, United States View details
Phone: +16173330690 | Website available
2Neponset River Reservation
2 Granite Ave, Milton, MA 02186, United States View details
Phone: +16177275290 | Website available
3Forbes House Museum
215 Adams St, Milton, MA 02186, United States View details
Phone: +16176961815 | Website available
People born in Milton (69)
People born in Milton, including architect, systems theorist, author, designer, inventor and futurist Buckminster Fuller, businessman, political fundraiser and US Ambassador to Ireland Richard Egan, figure skater Roger Turner, .
More notable people
- Jenny Slate (American actress, comedian, and author) she was born in 25/03/1982
- William Cameron Forbes (American diplomat (1870-1959)) he was born in 21/05/1870
- Henry Endicott Stebbins (American diplomat) he was born in 16/06/1905
- John Chase (American ice hockey player) he was born in 12/06/1906
- Margaret Sutermeister (American photographer) she was born in 10/04/1875
- John Wieners (American poet) he was born in 06/01/1934
- Kate O'Neill (American athletics competitor) she was born in 29/07/1980
- Ken Casey (American musician) he was born in 15/04/1969
- Roger Vose (American politician) he was born in 24/02/1763
- William Flynn (Golf course architect) he was born in 25/12/1890
- Andrew Goldstein (American lacrosse player) he was born in 25/03/1983
- Barry Wood (American football player and medical educator) he was born in 04/05/1910
- Brian Camelio (American musician, composer, public speaker, educator, inventor, entrepreneur and founder of ArtistShare) he was born in 15/10/1965
- Chris Mahoney (American baseball player) he was born in 11/06/1885
- Daniel Scott (American writer) he was born in 17/11/1963
- Edward Robbins (American politician) he was born in 09/02/1758
- Elbie Fletcher (American baseball player) he was born in 18/03/1916
- Everett P. Pope (United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 16/07/1919
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Milton, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165264 | Laboure College | Milton (MA) | 02186 |
Nearby Transit Stations (20)
Rail and bus stations connected to Milton, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Milton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Post Office | Milton (MA) | 02186 |
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- Milton, Florida city in Florida, United States with a population of 10,785 people.
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- Milton, Delaware town in Delaware, USA with a population of 3,129 people.
- Milton, Wisconsin city in Rock County, Wisconsin with a population of 3,126 people.
- Milton, West Virginia town in West Virginia, USA with a population of 2,523 people.
- Milton, Kentucky city in Kentucky with a population of 607 people.
- Milton, Kansas Census-designated place in Sumner County, Kansas with a population of 480 people.
- Milton, Indiana town in Indiana, USA with a population of 443 people.
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Other cities in Norfolk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Norfolk County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 94,421 | A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Brookline | 59,022 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Weymouth | 58,104 | The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Franklin | 34,711 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Randolph | 34,260 | City in Massachusetts |
| Needham | 31,537 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Norwood | 29,737 | Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Stoughton | 28,891 | City in Wisconsin |
| Wellesley | 28,684 | Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts |
| Walpole | 26,582 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Dedham | 25,345 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Canton | 24,029 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Sharon | 18,864 | City in Massachusetts |
| Foxborough | 18,398 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Bellingham | 17,336 | Town of the United States |
| Westwood | 16,384 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Milton distances to largest Massachusetts cities