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Milan

Indiana · 1,838 residents (2025 est.) · 1.99 sq mi
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Milan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 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 $157,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
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
1,942
+7%since 2000
from 1,816 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
976 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 913 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+27%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,838 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Milan
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,286
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,066 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,936
+79%since 2000
from $16,191 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
+7%since 2010
from 0.364 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$755
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.3%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.4%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+30%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,780)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(48)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,825)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(41)
Diversity Score14.4%(279)
Diversity Score
14
+448%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% 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
8.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.6%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2017
from 68.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milan, Indiana?

Milan, Indiana has about 1,942 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milan, Indiana?

The typical household in Milan, Indiana earns about $59,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milan, Indiana expensive?

In Milan, Indiana, the median home is worth about $157,400, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in Milan, Indiana?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Milan, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milan, Indiana?

About 15.0% of people in Milan, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milan, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Milan, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 413 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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