Milam County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48331 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 25,567 #1,635 / 3,222
49th
Median Household Income $66,141 -12.0% #1,521 / 3,222
53th
Median Age 41.4 years +6.4% #1,694 / 3,222
47th
Median Home Value $189,800 -32.7% #1,522 / 3,222
53th
Median Gross Rent $984 -15.4% #1,052 / 3,222
67th
Poverty Rate 12.9% +2.7% #1,513 / 3,222
53th

Demographics

Milam County has a population of 25,567, making it the #1,635 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.8%
Native Born
6.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Milam County is $66,141, ranking #1,521 out of 3,222 counties — 12.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.

Median Household Income
$66,141 −12.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,521 of 3,222
53th percentile
Per Capita Income
$35,880 −13.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,443 of 3,222
55th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.9% +2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,513 of 3,222
53th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.0% −6.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,982 of 3,222
38th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.6% −39.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,902 of 3,222
41th percentile
Mean Commute Time
34.4 min +24.8% vs nat'l
Rank #327 of 3,222
90th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Milam County is $189,800 (-32.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $984/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.9%.

Median Home Value
$189,800 −32.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,522 of 3,222
53th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$984 −15.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,052 of 3,222
67th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.9% +19.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,194 of 3,222
63th percentile
76.9% Homeownership

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Health

84.3% of residents in Milam County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.0% below the national rate.

84.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
84.3% −8.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,933 of 3,222
9th percentile

About Milam County, Texas

Milam County, Texas has a total population of 25,567, making it the 1,635th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Milam County is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Milam County is $66,141, which ranks #1,521 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.

The median home value in Milam County is $189,800, 32.7% below the national median. Renters in Milam County pay a median gross rent of $984 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Milam County, 20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.4 min.

Milam County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (26.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (8.1%).

All data for Milam County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.