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Milam

Texas · 1,355 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 $37,010. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,600. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
1,355
+2%since 2000
from 1,329 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
41 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.0
+5%since 2000
from 54.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K2000201020202024Milam
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,010
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,717 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,116
+30%since 2000
from $20,155 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.9%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing14.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
11.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+62%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(1,181)
Black3.6%(49)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(56)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score21%(284)
Diversity Score
21
+2%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
+23.4 ptssince 2011
from 29.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.6%
−55.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milam, Texas?

Milam, Texas has about 1,355 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milam, Texas?

The typical household in Milam, Texas earns about $37,010 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 $97,600.

How educated are people in Milam, Texas?

About 15.0% 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 30.9% of people in Milam, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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