Town · Maine
Milo, Maine
Milo, town, in Piscataquis County, Maine. Milo had 2,350 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,251 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,165 (±326). GEOID 2302146020.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,350
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,251 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,165 ±326
Median household income
$56,875
±$9,224 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$97,100
±$27,029 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$879
±$400 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Milo and what county is it in?
Milo is a town in Piscataquis County, Maine. It covers 33.0 square miles of land, 68 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Milo: Milo (CDP, 1,751 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Milo, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,350 people lived in Milo on July 1, 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 2,251 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,165 (±326).
| Measure | Milo | Piscataquis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,165±326 | 17,263 | −437 |
| Households | 1,066±142 | 8,385 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.03±0.24 | 2.02 | −0.50 |
| Housing units | 1,322±143 | 14,680 | no clear change |
Milo's population since 2000
From 2,383 in 2000 to 2,350 in 2025: down 1.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Milo as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Milo?
The median resident of Milo is 43.9 years old; 16.8% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 4.7%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Milo | Piscataquis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9±7.0 | 51.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.8%±5.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2%±4.3 pts | 27.4% | – |
| Male | 49.8%±3.9 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1%±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.1%±2.8 pts | 92.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.7%±2.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.2%±0.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.5%±3.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 25.8%±6.1 pts | 20.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7%±3.4 pts | 10.1% | −7.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6%±2.2 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.8%±6.0 pts | 21.6% | +8.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.7%±3.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.5%±3.1 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±2.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Milo earn?
Half of Milo's 1,066 households earn less than $56,875 a year (±$9,224), against $61,345 in Piscataquis County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 the median was $43,895 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,980 after inflation. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Milo | Piscataquis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,875±$9,224 | $61,345 | +$12,980 |
| Mean household income | $64,223±$6,272 | $79,023 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,698±$3,576 | $37,077 | +$8,686 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4%±4.0 pts | 15.5% | −11.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.8%±4.5 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.3%±7.2 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5%±1.5 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.7%±7.2 pts | 88.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Milo?
Owners occupy 67.8% of Milo's occupied homes and renters 32.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $97,100 by its owner (±$27,029). The median renter pays $879 a month including utilities, and 35.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Milo | Piscataquis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $97,100±$27,029 | $170,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $879±$400 | $837 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.4%±15.5 pts | 32.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,090±$202 | $1,223 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.8%±7.9 pts | 78.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.2%±7.9 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,322±143 | 14,680 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±7.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.3%±7.0 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.8%±5.6 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.6%±2.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.3%±5.5 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9%±3.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Milo building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Milo in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 3.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Milo work and get to work?
65.1% of Milo's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 41.8 minutes.
| Measure | Milo | Piscataquis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.2%±6.9 pts | 53.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 65.1%±10.3 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 27.1%±10.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.6%±3.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.2%±2.3 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 41.8 min±6.6 | 25.2 min | +14.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Milo?
No census tract lies mostly in Milo; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9608Piscataquis County | 3,371 | $61,474 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Milo) · Census block assignment files
How does Milo compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Milo is the 4,300th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 126th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Milo ranks 278th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 126th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 102nd | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 245th | 353 |
| Median household income | 278th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 305th | 353 |
| Median home value | 349th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 229th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 60th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 264th | 352 |
| Median age | 216th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 288th | 353 |
| Travel time to work | 6th | 352 |
Milo's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Milo with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Milo?
18 of the 57 figures for Milo on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Milo are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.