Milton, Georgia facts for kids
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Milton, Georgia
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Milton City Hall
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| Motto(s):
"Named best quality of life in Georgia"
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Location in Fulton County and the state of Georgia
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 Milton, Georgia
Location in Metro Atlanta
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Georgia | ||||
| County | Fulton | ||||
| Incorporated | December 1, 2006 | ||||
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| • Total | 39.11 sq mi (101.29 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 38.50 sq mi (99.72 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) 1.6% | ||||
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 41,296 | ||||
| • Density | 1,072.51/sq mi (414.10/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||||
| ZIP codes |
30004, 30009
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| Area code(s) | 770, 678 | ||||
| FIPS code | 13-51670 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 2404269 | ||||
Milton is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States. Located about 30 mi (48 km) due north of Atlanta, Milton is known for its rural and equestrian heritage. The city was incorporated on December 1, 2006, out of the unincorporated northernmost part of northern Fulton County. As of 2020, its population was 41,296.
Milton is named in honor of the former Milton County, which was named after Revolutionary War hero John Milton. The portion of north Fulton County generally north of the Chattahoochee River comprises most of the territory of the former Milton County.
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History
A citizens' committee was formed in 2005 to help determine the viability of incorporating unincorporated northern Fulton County. After debate, the Georgia State House and Senate approved a bill creating the city of Milton on March 9, 2006. On March 28, Governor Sonny Perdue signed the bill into law. In July 2006, voters approved a ballot referendum on July 18 by more than 86%. On August 4, 2006, Governor Perdue appointed a five-person commission to serve as the interim government of Milton (composed of Ron Wallace, Brandon Beach, Gregory Mishkin, Dan Phalan and Cecil Pruitt). Milton adopted the existing county ordinances on December 1, 2006.
Geography
Milton occupies the northern tip of Fulton County—bounded on the south by the cities of Roswell and Alpharetta, on the east by Forsyth County and Alpharetta, and on the north and west by Cherokee County. The city's latest Comprehensive Plan divides Milton into eight "character areas" that each have, to some degree, their own unique attributes; they are Arnold Mill, Bethany, Birmingham, Central Milton, Crabapple, Deerfield, Milton Lakes and Sweetapple.
The two major north–south roads that run through Milton are State Route 9 (in the city's southeast) and State Route 372 (more central), which is also known as Birmingham Highway. State Route 140 (Arnold Mill Road) is on the southwest part of Milton.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Milton has a total area of 39.2 square miles (101.4 km2), of which 38.5 square miles (99.8 km2) is land and 0.62 square miles (1.6 km2), or 1.59%, is water. The elevation ranges from 950 to 1,280 feet (290 to 390 m) above sea level.
As of April 2007[update], the US Postal Service recognizes Milton as a valid alias for ZIP code 30004, which is served from the Alpharetta post office.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 32,661 | — | |
| 2020 | 41,296 | 26.4% | |
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| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 25,802 | 62.48% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3,882 | 9.4% |
| Native American | 74 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 6,446 | 15.61% |
| Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 2,068 | 5.01% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,014 | 7.3% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 41,296 people, 13,540 households, and 10,366 families residing in the city.
Milton is one of the wealthiest cities in the state of Georgia with a median household income of $128,559. Between 2015 and 2019, 76.4% of people (or an immediate family member) in Milton owned their home; the median value of such housing units was $541,000. Approximately 3.5% of the population lives below the poverty line. The vast majority of Milton is part of the ZIP code 30004, which has an average household income of $99,412.
Education
The city is served by Fulton County Schools.
Elementary schools
- Birmingham Falls Elementary School in Milton
- Cogburn Woods Elementary School in Milton
- Crabapple Crossing Elementary School in Milton
- Summit Hill Elementary School in Milton
Middle schools
- Hopewell Middle School in Milton
- Northwestern Middle School in Milton
High schools
- Milton High School in Milton
- Cambridge High School in Milton
Private schools
- Mill Springs Academy
- King's Ridge Christian School
- St. Francis Schools (K-12)
Transportation
Major highways
State Route 9
State Route 140
State Route 400
State Route 372
Pedestrians and cycling
- Big Creek Greenway (Proposed)
Notable people
- Dylan Cease (born 1995), Major League Baseball pitcher
- Gary Rossington 1952–2023, Guitarist & co-founder of Lynyrd Skynyrd
See also
In Spanish: Milton (Georgia) para niños
