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Milan

Illinois · 5,099 residents · 6.255 sq mi
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Milan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,675. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
5,099
−5%since 2000
from 5,348 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
815 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 855 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+6%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Milan
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,675
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,556 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,817
+18%since 2000
from $17,608 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+30%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(4,866)
Black4.3%(231)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(156)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(978)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(4,421)
Black5%(253)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(232)
Asian0.8%(40)
Other1.8%(93)
Diversity Score28.2%(1,436)
Diversity Score
28
+54%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.2%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milan, Illinois?

Milan, Illinois has about 5,099 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milan, Illinois?

The typical household in Milan, Illinois earns about $38,675 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milan, Illinois expensive?

In Milan, Illinois, the median home is worth about $97,100, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Milan, Illinois?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Milan, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milan, Illinois?

About 17.0% of people in Milan, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milan, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Milan, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 732 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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