City · Missouri
Milan, Missouri
Milan, city, in Sullivan County, Missouri. Milan had 1,742 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,819 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,859 (±228). GEOID 2948062.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,742
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,819 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,859 ±228
Median household income
$56,063
±$5,992 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$89,400
±$12,766 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$697
±$85 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Milan and what county is it in?
Milan is a city in Sullivan County, Missouri. It covers 1.8 square miles of land, 1,026 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Milan, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,742 people lived in Milan on July 1, 2025, down 4.4% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 1,819 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,859 (±228).
| Measure | Milan | Sullivan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,859 ±228 | 5,857 | −604 |
| Households | 663 ±99 | 2,040 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.69 ±0.26 | 2.80 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 894 ±100 | 3,010 | no clear change |
Milan's population since 2000
From 1,958 in 2000 to 1,742 in 2025: down 11.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Milan 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 Milan?
The median resident of Milan is 41.3 years old; 25.6% are under 18 and 15.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 45.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 42.5%. 28.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Milan | Sullivan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 ±5.7 | 44.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.6% ±3.0 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.7% ±4.1 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±4.3 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 45.6% ±5.9 pts | 18.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.5% ±6.8 pts | 76.8% | −9.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.0% ±3.7 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±3.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 28.8% ±5.5 pts | 10.5% | +8.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 50.0% ±8.0 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±3.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 11.1% ±3.5 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1% ±3.8 pts | 8.7% | −11.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.1% ±5.4 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.8% ±6.8 pts | 15.5% | +11.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3% ±4.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.4% ±6.2 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
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 Milan earn?
Half of Milan's 663 households earn less than $56,063 a year (±$5,992), against $56,964 in Sullivan County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 the median was $45,760 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,303 after inflation. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Milan | Sullivan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,063 ±$5,992 | $56,964 | +$10,303 |
| Mean household income | $68,862 ±$17,821 | $71,803 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,505 ±$6,857 | $28,941 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.7% ±3.9 pts | 13.7% | −17.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.5% ±5.2 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% ±2.9 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.1% ±7.8 pts | 79.0% | – |
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 Milan?
Owners occupy 62.7% of Milan's occupied homes and renters 37.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $89,400 by its owner (±$12,766). The median renter pays $697 a month including utilities, and 23.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Milan | Sullivan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $89,400 ±$12,766 | $115,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $697 ±$85 | $673 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.9% ±13.0 pts | 22.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,125 ±$107 | $1,204 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.7% ±9.0 pts | 75.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.3% ±9.0 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Housing units | 894 ±100 | 3,010 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.7% ±4.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 21.1% ±13.2 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.5% ±7.7 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.0% ±5.7 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.1% ±4.9 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% ±3.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
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 Milan building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Milan in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
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 Milan work and get to work?
59.5% of Milan's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 12.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Milan | Sullivan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.3% ±7.0 pts | 56.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% ±3.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 59.5% ±9.1 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 36.1% ±9.5 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.5% ±3.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 12.9 min ±3.4 | 19.6 min | no clear change |
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 Milan?
No census tract lies mostly in Milan; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4803Sullivan County | 2,826 | $57,719 |
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 Milan) · Census block assignment files
How does Milan compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Milan is the 8,193rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 261st-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Milan ranks 222nd of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 261st | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 371st | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 218th | 420 |
| Median household income | 222nd | 416 |
| Per capita income | 264th | 420 |
| Median home value | 378th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 313th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 273rd | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 248th | 404 |
| Median age | 121st | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 257th | 418 |
| Travel time to work | 412th | 420 |
Milan's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Milan 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 Milan?
13 of the 57 figures for Milan 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 Milan 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' public schools in Milan.