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Milan

Missouri · 1,819 residents · 1.773 sq mi
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Milan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,236. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,900. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
1,819
−7%since 2000
from 1,958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,026 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
−4%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Milan
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,236
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,691 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,149
+117%since 2000
from $10,688 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade43%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
49.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−21%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(1,510)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(428)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.4%(849)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(807)
Black9.6%(175)
Hispanic / Latino42.1%(765)
Asian0.9%(17)
Other2.3%(43)
Diversity Score76.4%(1,390)
Diversity Score
76
+76%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.0 min
−8%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
21.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milan, Missouri?

Milan, Missouri has about 1,819 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milan, Missouri?

The typical household in Milan, Missouri earns about $42,236 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milan, Missouri expensive?

In Milan, Missouri, the median home is worth about $66,900, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Milan, Missouri?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Milan, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milan, Missouri?

About 19.6% of people in Milan, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milan, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Milan, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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