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Minnesota · 418 residents (2025 est.) · 0.682 sq mi
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Milan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,594. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. 16% 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 $71,400. At a median age of 27.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
564
+73%since 2000
from 326 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
827 / sq mi
+73%since 2000
from 478 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.2
−36%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:418 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2823594365135901990201020202024Milan
2024564
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,594
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,006
+10%since 2000
from $17,338 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.518
+46%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade46.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,400
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,096
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+35%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
RELATED:See current rent listings in Milan on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(24)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.9%(58)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(105)
Asian0%(0)
Other53.9%(304)
Diversity Score74.9%(422)
Diversity Score
75
+318%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+187%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
36.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% 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
5.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.0%
+20.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.8%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
34.8%
+32.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.5%
−48.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2017
from 64.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.8%
−19.0 ptssince 2016
from 56.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 12.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milan, Minnesota?

Milan, Minnesota has about 564 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milan, Minnesota?

The typical household in Milan, Minnesota earns about $53,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milan, Minnesota expensive?

In Milan, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $71,400, and the typical rent is about $1,096 a month.

How educated are people in Milan, Minnesota?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Milan, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milan, Minnesota?

About 28.2% of people in Milan, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milan, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Milan, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 204 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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

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