Milton, Kansas
CDP
Coordinates37°25′54″N 97°46′17″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountySumner
Unit prefImperial
Elevation1473 ft
Population as of2020
Population total155
Time zoneCST (UTC-6)
Time zone (DST)CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code67106
Area code620
GNIS ID470277[1]

Milton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sumner County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 155.[2] It is located 4.5 miles (7.2 km) southeast of Norwich at the intersection of N Argonia Rd and W 120th Ave N, next to the railroad.

History

The first post office in Milton was established in the 1870s.[3] Milton has a post office with ZIP code 67106.[4]

A railroad currently passed through the community from Conway Springs to Norwich. Another railroad previously passed through the community from Viola to Harper.

Demographics

The 2020 United States census counted 155 people, 62 households, and 44 families in Milton.[5][6] The population density was 34.9 per square mile (13.5/km2). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 16.7 per square mile (6.4/km2).[6][7] The racial makeup was 90.97% (141) white or European American (90.97% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.29% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.65% (1) from other races, and 7.1% (11) from two or more races.[8] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.52% (7) of the population.[9]

Of the 62 households, 19.4% had children under the age of 18; 66.1% were married couples living together; 25.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 25.8% of households consisted of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6] The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 2.6.[10] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[11]

23.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males.[6] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 107.0 males.[6]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $27,101 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,208) and the median family income was $26,979 (+/- $16,163).[12] Females had a median income of $13,733 (+/- $709). The median income for those above 16 years old was $13,368 (+/- $2,465).[13] Approximately, 63.2% of families and 69.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 100.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.[14][15]

Education

The majority of the CDP is located in the Kingman–Norwich USD 331 public school district. A piece of the CDP is within the Conway Springs USD 356.[16]

References

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  2. ^ "Profile of Milton, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived April 3, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  4. ^ ZIP Code Lookup
  5. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  6. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  7. ^ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  16. ^ Geography Division (January 15, 2021). 2020 Census - School District Reference Map: Sumner County, KS. Suitland, Maryland: U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2025-11-05. - Text list

Further reading

See also: List of books about Sumner County, Kansas