Milton Population 2026
Milton has a population of 132,979, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.3% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
132,979
Rank in Canada
#48
Coordinates
43.52°N, 79.88°W
~195 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
393 km
244 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Milton
- Halton Hills62,951 people · ~14 km away
- Burlington186,948 people · ~15 km away
- Georgetown44,058 people · ~15 km away
- Oakville213,759 people · ~18 km away
- Mississauga717,961 people · ~19 km away
- Waterdown24,400 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Milton?
Milton has a population of 132,979 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Milton in?
Milton is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Milton the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 393 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.