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Milaca

Minnesota · 3,021 residents · 3.346 sq mi
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Milaca has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,695. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,400. Households here earn about 43% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
3,021
+17%since 2000
from 2,580 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
903 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+6%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Milaca
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,695
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,383
+61%since 2000
from $17,005 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
41.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+21%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,478)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(25)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(84)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,782)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(32)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other5%(152)
Diversity Score16.5%(500)
Diversity Score
17
+409%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+102%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milaca, Minnesota?

Milaca, Minnesota has about 3,021 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milaca, Minnesota?

The typical household in Milaca, Minnesota earns about $41,695 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milaca, Minnesota expensive?

In Milaca, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $139,400, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Milaca, Minnesota?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Milaca, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milaca, Minnesota?

About 15.9% of people in Milaca, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milaca, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Milaca, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 839 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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