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, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,034

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.7%4,115

Hispanic/Latino

10.7%540

Two or More

4%202

Black

1.9%94

Asian

1.4%68

Other

0.3%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%160

High School Diploma

25.6%891

Some College (<1 yr)

16.7%579

Some College (1+ yr)

8.6%300

Associate's Degree

10.2%354

Bachelor's Degree

18.3%636

Master's Degree

5.6%195

Doctorate

1.2%42

HS or Higher

90.8%

BA or Higher

25.1%

Graduate+

6.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$119,300

Median Renti

$963

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66%1,684

Renter-Occupied

34%866

Total Units

2,701

Homeownership

66%

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,597

Mean Household Incomei

$85,065

Per Capita Incomei

$42,200

Poverty Ratei

12.2%

Unemploymenti

1.1%

Labor Forcei

2,587

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.7%172

$10K–$15K

2.9%74

$15K–$20K

3%77

$20K–$25K

3.1%78

$25K–$30K

4%102

$30K–$35K

3.5%90

$35K–$40K

5.8%147

$40K–$45K

4%102

$45K–$50K

8%204

$50K–$60K

6.9%177

$60K–$75K

10.4%264

$75K–$100K

11.5%292

$100K–$125K

4.1%104

$125K–$150K

9.6%244

$150K–$200K

10.2%259

$200K+

6.4%164

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

273

Residentsi

404

Avg. Tenant Renti

$361/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing96 homes98% occupied$463/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8170 homes96% occupied$303/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,597/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

75.5%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

18.1%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

5.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $50K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

68.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

23.6% of subsidized households are minority

24.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

355(9% of civilian adults)