Milan Population

1880–2026

5,009

2026 projection

1.7% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Milan. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20265,009-190.38%
20255,028+100.20%
20245,018+270.54%
20234,991-80.16%
20224,999-521.03%
20215,051-460.90%
20205,097-80.16%
20195,105-140.27%
20185,119-330.64%
20175,152-150.29%

Showing 10 of 30 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Milan has a population change higher than Rock Island County, and lower than Illinois and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Illinois−0.6%
  • Milan−1.3%
  • Rock Island County−1.7%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Milan Demographics

36median age

Median age

Female40.3 yrs
Male33.4 yrs

Adults

3,949
1,083 seniors (65+) · 27% of adults2,866 other adults

Sex

Female 45.8% · 2,308Male 54.2% · 2,726

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 50 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Milan Income

$62,597median household income

Median household income

$62,597

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$53,853

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.3%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Milan Marital Status

44% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married44%44%43%
Never married34%39%29%
Divorced13%11%15%
Widowed8%5%12%
Separated1%2%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201