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Milo

Iowa · 775 residents · 0.608 sq mi
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Milo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,667. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
775
−8%since 2000
from 839 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,275 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+8%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6397187978759541990201020202024Milo
2024731
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,667
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,927 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,301
+43%since 2000
from $16,263 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+8%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(834)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(752)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(32)
Diversity Score
4
+1301%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+3%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milo, Iowa?

Milo, Iowa has about 775 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milo, Iowa?

The typical household in Milo, Iowa earns about $51,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milo, Iowa expensive?

In Milo, Iowa, the median home is worth about $103,000, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Milo, Iowa?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Milo, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milo, Iowa?

About 5.4% of people in Milo, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milo, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Milo, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 92 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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