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Milan

Louisiana · New Orleans · 5,394 residents · 0.528 sq mi
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The short version

Milan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,529. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $509,163. Households here earn about 28% more than the New Orleans median. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Milan; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,394
Population density
10,216 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,529
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$50,941
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$509,163
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,621
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.4%
59.6% rent
Vacancy rate
27.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(2,435)
Black40.6%(2,191)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(384)
Asian1.1%(58)
Other6%(326)
Diversity Score77.8%(4,196)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(2,435)
Black40.6%(2,191)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(384)
Asian1.1%(58)
Other6%(326)
Diversity Score77.8%(4,196)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Foreign born
4.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana?

Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana has about 5,394 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana?

The typical household in Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana earns about $72,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana expensive?

In Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $509,163, and the typical rent is about $1,621 a month.

How educated are people in Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 61.3% of adults age 25 and over in Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana?

About 16.3% of people in Milan, New Orleans, Louisiana 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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