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Milam County, Texas
Milam County, Texas. Milam County had 26,258 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.1% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 9 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 48331.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
26,258
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,754 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,567
Median household income
$66,141
±$6,831 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$189,800
±$28,000 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$984
±$56 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Milam County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 24,754 residents in Milam County. The Census Bureau estimates 26,258 for July 1, 2025, up 6.1% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 25,567 over 1,016 square miles of land.
| Measure | Milam County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,567 | 30,188,424 | +797 |
| Households | 10,152±303 | 10,992,816 | +924 |
| Average household size | 2.47±0.07 | 2.69 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 11,641±32 | 12,128,515 | +201 |
Milam County's population since 2000
From 24,238 in 2000 to 26,258 in 2025: up 8.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Milam County?
Milam County holds 9 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Rockdale with 5,688 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Rockdale | 5,323 | $60,590 |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron | 5,306 | $62,443 |
| Thorndale | 1,263 | $64,013 |
| PraeselGEOID 4859216 | 446 | not published |
| MilanoGEOID 4848336 | 390 | $53,750 |
| Buckholts | 365 | $33,333 |
| GauseGEOID 4829216 | 275 | not published |
| Ben ArnoldGEOID 4807516 | 117 | not published |
| BurlingtonGEOID 4811440 | 81 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Milam County?
The median resident of Milam County is 41.4 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 21.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.0%. 6.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Milam County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4±0.7 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6%±0.2 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.9%±0.4 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.0% | 39.7% | −0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.6%±0.5 pts | 39.1% | −0.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.1%±0.7 pts | 11.9% | −1.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.2%±1.4 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.9%±1.9 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1%±1.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9%±1.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.7%±2.3 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.8%±2.1 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.6%±2.2 pts | 33.8% | +6.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6%±1.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Milam County earn?
Half of Milam County's 10,152 households earn less than $66,141 a year (±$6,831), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $58,953 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Milam County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,141±$6,831 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,925±$11,902 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,880±$4,643 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.9%±2.6 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.0%±5.5 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.2%±2.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.9%±2.8 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Milam County?
Owners occupy 76.9% of Milam County's occupied homes and renters 23.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $189,800 by its owner (±$28,000). The median renter pays $984 a month including utilities, and 27.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Milam County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $189,800±$28,000 | $283,800 | +$57,623 |
| Median gross rent | $984±$56 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.6%±8.7 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,761±$165 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.9%±2.9 pts | 62.6% | +5.5 pts |
| Housing units | 11,641±32 | 12,128,515 | +201 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8%±2.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.1%±3.4 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.8%±2.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9%±1.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Milam County building?
Builders took permits for 73 new housing units across Milam County in 2025 (63 single-family), 2.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Milam County get to work?
77.1% of Milam County's workers drive alone and 9.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Milam County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.2%±2.7 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±1.5 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.1%±3.0 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7%±2.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±1.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.8%±1.9 pts | 14.4% | +5.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.6 min±2.9 | 26.7 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 are Milam County's census tracts?
Milam County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $59,637 (Tract 9504.02) to $78,266 (Tract 9503).
| Tract 950148331950100 | 2,345±276 | $59,717 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950348331950300 | 4,225±433 | $78,266 |
| Tract 9504.0148331950401 | 3,301±405 | $75,625 |
| Tract 9504.0248331950402 | 3,614±472 | $59,637 |
| Tract 950548331950500 | 3,388±373 | $62,888 |
| Tract 950748331950700 | 5,727±204 | $60,225 |
| Tract 950848331950800 | 2,967±380 | $68,646 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Milam County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 100th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 81st of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 117th of 254 |
| Median household income | 115th of 253 |
| Median home value | 96th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 111th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 147th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 127th of 252 |
| Median age | 88th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Milam County 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.