Milan Population

1960–2026

2,469

2026 projection

0.5% since 2020 (increase)

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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.
20262,469+10.04%
20252,468+90.37%
20242,459+40.16%
20232,455+40.16%
20222,451-100.41%
20212,461+50.20%
20202,456-993.87%
20192,555-1204.49%
20182,675-1224.36%
20172,797-1284.38%

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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 is growing faster than Cibola County and New Mexico, and slower than the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Milan+0.7%
  • New Mexico+0.3%
  • Cibola County−0.6%

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

42.1median age

Median age

Female46.8 yrs
Male35.7 yrs

Adults

1,839
411 seniors (65+) · 22% of adults1,428 other adults

Sex

Female 39.5% · 920Male 60.5% · 1,407

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 23 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

$36,133median household income

Median household income

$36,133

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,193

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

32.2%

About 1 in 3 residents

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

Milan Marital Status

14% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married14%14%14%
Never married37%42%31%
Divorced39%40%37%
Widowed9%3%16%
Separated2%1%2%

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