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Milo

Iowa · 778 residents · 0.608 sq mi
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Milo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,500. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $103,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
778
−7%since 2000
from 839 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,280 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+9%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6397187978759541990201020202024Milo
2024731
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,927 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,986
+72%since 2000
from $16,263 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$796
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
18.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(727)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(14)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score6.9%(53)
Diversity Score
7
+2197%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+10%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.0%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milo, Iowa?

Milo, Iowa has about 778 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milo, Iowa?

The typical household in Milo, Iowa earns about $62,500 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 $103,900, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Milo, Iowa?

About 12.5% 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 9.9% 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 89 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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