Town highlights demographic shift: Milton may have more residents 65+ than under 18 by 2029
August 31, 2026 | Milton, Chittenden County, Vermont
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Town Manager Chris Taylor presented demographic projections included in Milton's Age Friendly Action Plan showing a projected 'tipping point' in 2029 when the town's population aged 65 and older is expected to exceed the population aged 18 and under.
Taylor also presented housing activity for the previous five years and noted that in 2025 the town recorded 9 single-family homes and 14 multi-family units built and occupied. The boards discussed relaxing accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations to support caregiving and asked staff to analyze the sources of 20 new student enrollments that occurred in the final two weeks before school began.
Taylor also presented housing activity for the previous five years and noted that in 2025 the town recorded 9 single-family homes and 14 multi-family units built and occupied. The boards discussed relaxing accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations to support caregiving and asked staff to analyze the sources of 20 new student enrollments that occurred in the final two weeks before school began.
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