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Milnor

North Dakota · 606 residents (2025 est.) · 1.001 sq mi
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Milnor has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,875. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $152,500. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
648
−9%since 2000
from 711 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
647 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+27%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:606 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5245876507127751990201020202024Milnor
2024648
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,875
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,789 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,847
+156%since 2000
from $17,942 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−24%since 2010
from 0.472 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade36.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,500
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+66%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(691)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(623)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(8)
Diversity Score9.4%(61)
Diversity Score
9
+195%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+58%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% 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
4.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2017
from 74.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milnor, North Dakota?

Milnor, North Dakota has about 648 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milnor, North Dakota?

The typical household in Milnor, North Dakota earns about $76,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milnor, North Dakota expensive?

In Milnor, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $152,500, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Milnor, North Dakota?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Milnor, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milnor, North Dakota?

About 3.5% of people in Milnor, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milnor, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Milnor, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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