Milstead is a CDP located in DeKalb County Georgia. Milstead has a 2024 population of 945. Milstead is currently growing at a rate of 7.63% annually and its population has increased by 29.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 727 in 2020.
The average household income in Milstead is $86,812 with a poverty rate of 29.44%. The median age in Milstead is 30 years: 26.8 years for males, and 30.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Milstead was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 693 | 75.57% |
| Black or African American | 224 | 24.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 234 | 3.92 | 88 | 12 |
| Married | 152 | 4.82 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Non Family | 57 | 1.28 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 25 | 4.48 | 64 | 36 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.6
Average Family Size
3.92
Average Household Size
88.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 163 | 28.4% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 2.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 68 | 11.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 2.96% |
| High School Graduate | 162 | 28.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 148 | 25.78% |
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 | 443 | 296 | 34 |
| Black | 131 | 115 | 51 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 87.79%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 38.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $50,291 | $50,291 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,378 | $52,209 | $34,063 |
| Some College | $34,256 | $0 | $33,824 |
$50,378
Average Earnings
$52,209
Average Male
$34,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.25% of Milstead residents speak only English, while 1.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 224 | 147 | 65.63% |
| White | 693 | 123 | 17.75% |
29.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.05%
Male Poverty Rate
19.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Milstead is Black, with 65.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Milstead is White, with 17.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 44.71% |
| Some College | 19.51% |
| High School | 15.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 21.26% |
| Male Employed | 9.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,107 | $80,115 |
| Households | $57,619 | $86,812 |
| Married Families | $85,184 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,662 | $39,616 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
63
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 12.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
66.63%
Born in Milstead
96.51%
Native Born
3.49%
Foreign Born
3.49%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.51% of Milstead residents were born in the United States, with 66.63% having been born in Georgia. 3.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 945 | 67 | 7.63% |
| 2023 | 878 | 68 | 8.4% |
| 2022 | 810 | 257 | 46.47% |
| 2021 | 553 | -174 | -23.93% |
| 2020 | 727 | 0 | 0% |