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, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,942

Median Agei

43.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94%1,825

Hispanic/Latino

3.9%76

Two or More

2.1%41

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%75

High School Diploma

46.3%648

Some College (<1 yr)

4%56

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%164

Associate's Degree

12.8%179

Bachelor's Degree

4%56

Master's Degree

3.9%54

Professional Degree

0.6%8

HS or Higher

88.6%

BA or Higher

8.4%

Graduate+

4.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$157,400

Median Renti

$755

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.3%629

Renter-Occupied

17.7%135

Total Units

799

Homeownership

82.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.9%94

$50K–$100K

12.6%79

$100K–$150K

18%113

$150K–$200K

26.1%164

$200K–$300K

21%132

$300K–$500K

7.5%47

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

4.8%38

2010–2019

2%16

2000–2009

9.3%74

1990–1999

11.6%93

1980–1989

4.6%37

1970–1979

10.3%82

1960–1969

1%8

1950–1959

15.6%125

1940–1949

8.3%66

1939 or earlier

32.5%260

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

52.2%399

Electricity

42.7%326

Fuel Oil

2.6%20

Wood

1.3%10

Solar

0.7%5

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,286

Mean Household Incomei

$71,760

Per Capita Incomei

$28,936

Poverty Ratei

14.3%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

888

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%32

$10K–$15K

3.5%27

$15K–$20K

3.5%27

$20K–$25K

3.4%26

$25K–$30K

6.3%48

$30K–$35K

5.6%43

$35K–$40K

5.9%45

$40K–$45K

6.2%47

$45K–$50K

5.9%45

$50K–$60K

6%46

$60K–$75K

12.2%93

$75K–$100K

10.6%81

$100K–$125K

14.5%111

$125K–$150K

6%46

$150K–$200K

4.2%32

$200K+

2%15

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

50.3%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

842

Avg. Commutei

32.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

854

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

156(9.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.4%Insured

5.6%Uninsured