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Milo

Maine · 1,751 residents · 7.769 sq mi
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Milo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,736. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $61,400. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,751
−8%since 2000
from 1,898 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
225 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 244 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+10%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Milo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,736
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,870 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,775
+47%since 2000
from $12,752 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
30.8% 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-Hispanic98.4%(1,867)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(1,573)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(34)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other1.7%(29)
Diversity Score11.7%(205)
Diversity Score
12
+533%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milo, Maine?

Milo, Maine has about 1,751 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milo, Maine?

The typical household in Milo, Maine earns about $36,736 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milo, Maine expensive?

In Milo, Maine, the median home is worth about $61,400, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Milo, Maine?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Milo, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milo, Maine?

About 25.8% of people in Milo, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milo, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Milo, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 456 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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