Milton-Freewater is a city located in Umatilla County Oregon. Milton-Freewater has a 2024 population of 6,919. Milton-Freewater is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -3.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,150 in 2020.
The average household income in Milton-Freewater is $64,004 with a poverty rate of 11.78%. The median age in Milton-Freewater is 33.1 years: 33.3 years for males, and 30.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Milton-Freewater was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,996 | 70% |
| Other race | 1,527 | 21.4% |
| Two or more races | 376 | 5.27% |
| Native American | 233 | 3.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.07% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,295 | 3.06 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Married | 907 | 3.71 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Non Family | 696 | 1.24 | 33.2 | 66.8 |
| Female | 463 | 3.57 | 17.7 | 82.3 |
| Male | 229 | 4.97 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
3.61
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Household Size
47.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 615 | 13.82% |
| Associates Degree | 571 | 12.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 361 | 8.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 88 | 1.98% |
| High School Graduate | 1,219 | 27.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 452 | 10.16% |
| Some College | 1,143 | 25.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,716 | 2,288 | 318 |
| Hispanic | 1,592 | 1,079 | 129 |
| Other Race | 678 | 346 | 0 |
| Native American | 185 | 129 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 181 | 55 | 22 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 12.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,577 | $38,750 | $49,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,589 | $0 | $99,861 |
| High School Graduate | $28,363 | $27,827 | $30,326 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,210 | $36,725 | $28,527 |
| Overall | $34,583 | $35,865 | $32,125 |
| Some College | $35,082 | $47,755 | $31,855 |
$34,583
Average Earnings
$35,865
Average Male
$32,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.5% of Milton-Freewater residents speak only English, while 34.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,513 | 445 | 12.67% |
| Hispanic | 3,435 | 390 | 11.35% |
| Other | 1,527 | 19 | 1.24% |
11.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.91%
Male Poverty Rate
15.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Milton-Freewater is White, with 12.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Milton-Freewater is Other, with 1.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.31% |
| High School | 12.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.88% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,424 | $68,043 |
| Households | $46,372 | $64,004 |
| Married Families | $79,093 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,727 | $36,741 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
275
Number of Veterans
240
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 104 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 108 |
| 35 to 54 | 79 |
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 223 | 5.96% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 2.99% |
| Native American | 41 | 22.16% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 5.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.1%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
19.28%
Born in Milton-Freewater
85.97%
Native Born
14.03%
Foreign Born
9.53%
Non Citizen
4.5%
Naturalized
85.97% of Milton-Freewater residents were born in the United States, with 19.28% having been born in Oregon. 9.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,630 | -58 | -0.87% |
| 2028 | 6,688 | -58 | -0.86% |
| 2027 | 6,746 | -57 | -0.84% |
| 2026 | 6,803 | -58 | -0.85% |
| 2025 | 6,861 | -58 | -0.84% |
| 2024 | 6,919 | -58 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 6,977 | -121 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 7,098 | -29 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 7,127 | -23 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 7,150 | 90 | 1.27% |
| 2019 | 7,060 | 14 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 7,046 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 7,046 | 22 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 7,024 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 7,030 | -41 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 7,071 | -34 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 7,105 | -20 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 7,125 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 7,118 | 48 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 7,070 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,470 | 937 | 16.93% |
| 1990 | 5,533 | 447 | 8.79% |
| 1980 | 5,086 | 981 | 23.9% |
| 1970 | 4,105 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 1960 | 4,110 | 259 | 6.73% |
| 1950 | 3,851 | -2,779 | -41.92% |