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Milan

Michigan · 6,079 residents · 3.478 sq mi
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Milan is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,333. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value is $176,500. Households here earn about 29% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,079
+27%since 2000
from 4,775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,748 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+14%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Milan
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,333
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,510 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,203
+39%since 2000
from $23,895 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $652 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−8%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(4,429)
Black1.6%(78)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(167)
Asian0.6%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(670)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(5,221)
Black2.5%(155)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(278)
Asian0.7%(45)
Other5.3%(325)
Diversity Score30.4%(1,847)
Diversity Score
30
+116%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milan, Michigan?

Milan, Michigan has about 6,079 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milan, Michigan?

The typical household in Milan, Michigan earns about $76,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milan, Michigan expensive?

In Milan, Michigan, the median home is worth about $176,500, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Milan, Michigan?

About 33.0% of adults age 25 and over in Milan, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milan, Michigan?

About 8.2% of people in Milan, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milan, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Milan, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,051 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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