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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Millen

Georgia · 3,492 residents · 3.579 sq mi
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Millen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,701. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,800. The poverty rate of 35.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,492
−8%since 1990
from 3,808 in 1990
1990 – 2025
976 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,064 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+9%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Millen
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,701
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,171 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,851
+50%since 1990
from $7,903 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 33.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,800
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$325
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $221 in 1990
US average: $602
64.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
35.7% rent
2.1
−27%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(1,580)
Black58.5%(2,228)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score60.7%(2,311)
2000
White, non-Hispanic37.1%(1,295)
Black59%(2,059)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(100)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score63.1%(2,204)
63
+4%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
56.7%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 46.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−13%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Millen, Georgia?

Millen, Georgia has about 3,492 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Millen, Georgia?

The typical household in Millen, Georgia earns about $18,701 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 $38,800, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Millen, Georgia?

About 7.5% 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 35.0% 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 316 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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