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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Milam County

Texas · 24,238 residents · 1,016.356 sq mi
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Milam County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,186. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,238
+6%since 1990
from 22,946 in 1990
1990 – 2025
24 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 23 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+6%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
23K23K24K25K26K1990201020202024Milam County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,186
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,355 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,920
+64%since 1990
from $10,341 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.9%
−7.7 ptssince 1990
from 23.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$390
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
73.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
27.0% rent
1.6
−26%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(18,612)
Black12.9%(2,949)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(3,364)
Asian0.2%(56)
Diversity Score58.5%(13,426)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(16,763)
Black10.8%(2,627)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(4,516)
Asian0.2%(49)
Diversity Score57.8%(14,020)
58
−1%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.9%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
−8%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milam County, Texas?

Milam County, Texas has about 24,238 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Milam County, Texas?

The typical household in Milam County, Texas earns about $33,186 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milam County, Texas expensive?

In Milam County, Texas, the median home is worth about $53,600, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Milam County, Texas?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Milam County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milam County, Texas?

About 15.9% of people in Milam County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milam County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Milam County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,292 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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