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New Mexico · 2,468 residents (2025 est.) · 4.41 sq mi
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Milan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,133. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 8% 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 $75,500. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,327
+23%since 2000
from 1,891 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
528 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 429 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+41%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,468 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Milan
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,133
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,635 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,641
+126%since 2000
from $10,463 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+2%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$851
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.2%
+45.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+25%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
11
RELATED:See current rent listings in Milan on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.2%(590)
Black1.3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino52.3%(989)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(1,145)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(323)
Black1.6%(38)
Hispanic / Latino49%(1,141)
Asian5.5%(128)
Other30%(697)
Diversity Score80.9%(1,883)
Diversity Score
81
+34%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
1.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 43.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.0%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
39.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2012
from 28.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.5%
−48.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.8%
+31.1 ptssince 2017
from 47.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2016
from 49.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.2%
−32.8 ptssince 2016
from 44.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milan, New Mexico?

Milan, New Mexico has about 2,327 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milan, New Mexico?

The typical household in Milan, New Mexico earns about $36,133 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milan, New Mexico expensive?

In Milan, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $75,500, and the typical rent is about $851 a month.

How educated are people in Milan, New Mexico?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Milan, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milan, New Mexico?

About 32.2% of people in Milan, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milan, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Milan, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 416 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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