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Milam

Texas · 1,480 residents · 33.147 sq mi
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Milam has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,591. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,200. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,480
+11%since 2000
from 1,329 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
45 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 54.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K2000201020202024Milam
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,591
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,717 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,987
−16%since 2000
from $20,155 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−65.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
47.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+11%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,198)
Black7.1%(94)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(18)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.6%(274)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,320)
Black5.1%(75)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(40)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20%(295)
Diversity Score
20
−3%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.9%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milam, Texas?

Milam, Texas has about 1,480 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milam, Texas?

The typical household in Milam, Texas earns about $32,591 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milam, Texas expensive?

In Milam, Texas, the median home is worth about $59,200.

How educated are people in Milam, Texas?

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

What is the poverty rate in Milam, Texas?

About 21.1% of people in Milam, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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