Millen is a city located in Jenkins County Georgia. Millen has a 2024 population of 2,962. It is also the county seat of Jenkins County. Millen is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually and its population has increased by 0.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,953 in 2020.
The average household income in Millen is $43,478 with a poverty rate of 33.98%. The median age in Millen is 54.5 years: 54.7 years for males, and 54.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Millen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,410 | 47.43% |
| White | 1,390 | 46.75% |
| Two or more races | 173 | 5.82% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,151 | 2.51 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Non Family | 485 | 1.34 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Married | 381 | 2.62 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Female | 240 | 4.66 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Male | 45 | 2.8 | 100 | 0 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
72.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 426 | 18.04% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 2.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 113 | 4.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 4.15% |
| High School Graduate | 1,065 | 45.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 3.98% |
| Some College | 501 | 21.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,139 | 969 | 201 |
| Black | 1,128 | 778 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 95 | 95 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 95 | 95 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,942 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $19,167 | $18,869 | $22,818 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,640 | $0 | $23,411 |
| Some College | $33,143 | $0 | $25,125 |
$26,640
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$23,411
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.15% of Millen residents speak only English, while 5.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,346 | 496 | 36.85% |
| Black | 1,374 | 487 | 35.44% |
33.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.94%
Male Poverty Rate
28.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Millen is White, with 36.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Millen is Black, with 35.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 44.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.03% |
| Some College | 24.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 13.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,188 | $52,880 |
| Households | $34,213 | $43,478 |
| Married Families | $60,016 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,706 | $30,175 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.6%
Male Marriage Rate
30.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
58
Number of Veterans
58
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 49 | 4.11% |
| White | 9 | 0.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.3%
Labor Force Participation
35.3%
Employment Rate
10%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.11%
Born in Millen
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Millen residents were born in the United States, with 86.11% having been born in Georgia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,974 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2028 | 2,971 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2027 | 2,969 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2026 | 2,967 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2025 | 2,964 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2024 | 2,962 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 2,960 | 15 | 0.51% |
| 2022 | 2,945 | -5 | -0.17% |
| 2021 | 2,950 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 2,953 | 178 | 6.41% |
| 2019 | 2,775 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 2,784 | -43 | -1.52% |
| 2017 | 2,827 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 2,836 | -33 | -1.15% |
| 2015 | 2,869 | -63 | -2.15% |
| 2014 | 2,932 | -68 | -2.27% |
| 2013 | 3,000 | 7 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 2,993 | -37 | -1.22% |
| 2011 | 3,030 | -79 | -2.54% |
| 2010 | 3,109 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,492 | -316 | -8.3% |
| 1990 | 3,808 | -180 | -4.51% |
| 1980 | 3,988 | 275 | 7.41% |
| 1970 | 3,713 | 80 | 2.2% |
| 1960 | 3,633 | 184 | 5.33% |
| 1950 | 3,449 | 629 | 22.3% |
| 1940 | 2,820 | 293 | 11.59% |
| 1930 | 2,527 | -447 | -15.03% |