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Milliken

Colorado · 5,610 residents · 13.061 sq mi
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Milliken is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,225. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 94% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $169,300. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,610
+94%since 2000
from 2,888 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
31.0
+15%since 2000
from 27.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 59.6%(540)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 910.2%(570)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148.1%(452)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.9%(388)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.4%(305)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3417.5%(982)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4414.7%(827)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5411.9%(665)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 648.9%(502)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 744.5%(250)
US avg: 7%
75 to 841.8%(103)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.5%(26)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,225
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,603 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,124
+67%since 2000
from $14,484 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
−6%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Milliken on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(1,660)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino40.8%(1,177)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(3,885)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(1,577)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other0.5%(30)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican26.6%(1,390)
Spaniard2.3%(122)
Cuban0.4%(19)
Colombian0.3%(14)
Ancestry
German24.1%(1,259)
English15.5%(812)
Irish10.3%(539)
Italian5.5%(287)
American5.3%(279)
French4.3%(225)
Scottish3.8%(197)
Norwegian3.6%(187)
Swedish1.1%(58)
Welsh1%(50)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.8%(43)
Dutch0.7%(37)
Czech0.6%(31)
Canadian0.4%(20)
Arab0.2%(12)
Iraqi0.2%(12)
Danish0.2%(12)
Slovene0.2%(12)
Hungarian0.2%(11)
Portuguese0.2%(10)
Bulgarian0.1%(7)
Finnish0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+82%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
46.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married21.1%(804)
Married68%(2,589)
Widowed2%(75)
Divorced9%(341)
Women 15+
Never married11.1%(356)
Married77.5%(2,477)
Widowed5.4%(173)
Divorced5.9%(189)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milliken, Colorado?

Milliken, Colorado has about 5,610 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milliken, Colorado?

The typical household in Milliken, Colorado earns about $60,225 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milliken, Colorado expensive?

In Milliken, Colorado, the median home is worth about $169,300, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Milliken, Colorado?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Milliken, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milliken, Colorado?

About 6.7% of people in Milliken, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milliken, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Milliken, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,037 residents, a change of about 257 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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