Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Milan, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,987

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.1%5,153

Two or More

6.1%365

Hispanic/Latino

5.5%330

Black

1.8%110

Other

0.3%15

Asian

0.2%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%79

High School Diploma

18.3%781

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%334

Some College (1+ yr)

18.8%804

Associate's Degree

9.4%402

Bachelor's Degree

23%983

Master's Degree

11.5%492

Professional Degree

0.7%30

Doctorate

2.1%89

HS or Higher

93.4%

BA or Higher

37.3%

Graduate+

14.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$247,100

Median Renti

$1,162

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.4%1,781

Renter-Occupied

31.6%824

Total Units

2,782

Homeownership

68.4%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%34

$50K–$100K

3.6%65

$100K–$150K

3.6%64

$150K–$200K

16%285

$200K–$300K

49.7%885

$300K–$500K

23.5%418

$500K–$1M

1.2%21

$1M+

0.5%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

122

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

106

$1,000–$1,250

219

$1,250–$1,500

143

$1,500–$2,000

160

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%22

2010–2019

3.8%106

2000–2009

20%556

1990–1999

12.3%341

1980–1989

5.9%165

1970–1979

6.5%181

1960–1969

6.5%182

1950–1959

16.7%465

1940–1949

6.8%190

1939 or earlier

20.6%574

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.4%1,991

Electricity

21.3%556

Other

1%25

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%21

Wood

0.5%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$96,949

Mean Household Incomei

$102,270

Per Capita Incomei

$44,858

Poverty Ratei

10.4%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

3,658

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%50

$10K–$15K

6.7%175

$15K–$20K

2.6%68

$20K–$25K

2.5%64

$25K–$30K

1.3%35

$30K–$35K

2.3%60

$35K–$40K

6.3%165

$40K–$45K

4.1%108

$45K–$50K

3%79

$50K–$60K

3.9%101

$60K–$75K

4.4%114

$75K–$100K

12.7%330

$100K–$125K

19.2%501

$125K–$150K

8%209

$150K–$200K

12.8%334

$200K+

8.1%212

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1422.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,434

Avg. Commutei

29 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,446

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

256(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured

2.2%Uninsured