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Millen

Georgia · 2,952 residents (2025 est.) · 3.579 sq mi
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Millen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,269. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 536 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,300. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,956
−15%since 2000
from 3,492 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
826 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 976 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+14%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,952 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Millen
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,269
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,701 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,957
+77%since 2000
from $11,851 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
−25%since 2010
from 0.575 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
31.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.1%(1,295)
Black59%(2,059)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(100)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(2,204)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(1,203)
Black49.7%(1,470)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(283)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score72.2%(2,135)
Diversity Score
72
+14%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.9%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.0%
+38.7 ptssince 2017
from 37.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Millen, Georgia?

Millen, Georgia has about 2,956 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Millen, Georgia?

The typical household in Millen, Georgia earns about $42,269 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Millen, Georgia expensive?

In Millen, Georgia, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Millen, Georgia?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Millen, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Millen, Georgia?

About 29.9% of people in Millen, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Millen, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Millen, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 852 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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