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Milan

New Mexico · 2,456 residents · 4.41 sq mi
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Milan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,066. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $47,800. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,456
+30%since 2000
from 1,891 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
557 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 429 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+22%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Milan
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,066
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,635 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,654
+78%since 2000
from $10,463 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,800
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−27%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.4%(649)
Black2.4%(59)
Hispanic / Latino48%(1,180)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other20.5%(505)
Diversity Score80%(1,965)
Diversity Score
80
+32%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−10%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 43.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milan, New Mexico?

Milan, New Mexico has about 2,456 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Milan, New Mexico earns about $39,066 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 $47,800, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Milan, New Mexico?

About 15.8% 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 25.6% 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 545 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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