Milam, TX Demographics

A map of Milam's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,205	1,181	95.8%	87.2%
Multiracial	33	47	2.6%	3.5%
Hispanic	20	56	1.6%	4.1%
Black	0	49	0.0%	3.6%
Asian	0	8	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	14	0.0%	1.0%

Milam, Texas has an estimated population of 1,258, a decrease from the 1,355 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.8% White, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Milam, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Milam has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Milam, that probability was 23.6% in 2020 and 8.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milam is ranked the 924th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Milam was ranked the 868th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milam's White Population

1,205 residents of Milam, or 95.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milam is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Milam ranks 87th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milam's White population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Milam's population has increased from 87.2% to 95.8%.

Milam is more White than neighboring Hemphill (64.5% White), Zwolle (28% White), Noble (56.2% White), Pineland (83.5% White), and San Augustine (29.6% White).

Milam's Black Population

0 residents of Milam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milam is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Milam ranks 607th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milam's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Milam's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.0%.

Milam is less Black than neighboring Hemphill (14% Black), Zwolle (43.1% Black), Pineland (12.9% Black), and San Augustine (56.6% Black).

Milam's Asian Population

0 residents of Milam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milam is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Milam ranks 713th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milam's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Milam's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Milam is less Asian than neighboring Hemphill (4.8% Asian).

Milam's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Milam, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milam is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Milam ranks 1806th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milam's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 64.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Milam's population has decreased from 4.1% to 1.6%.

Milam is less Hispanic than neighboring Hemphill (5.6% Hispanic), Zwolle (10.4% Hispanic), Noble (3.8% Hispanic), Pineland (1.7% Hispanic), and San Augustine (13.1% Hispanic).

Milam's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Milam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Milam is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Milam ranks 409th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milam's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milam's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Milam is less Native American/Other than neighboring Zwolle (9% Native American/Other), and Noble (28.8% Native American/Other).

Milam's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Milam, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milam is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Milam ranks 737th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milam's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Milam's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.6%.

Milam is more Multiracial than neighboring Pineland (2% Multiracial), and San Augustine (0.6% Multiracial). Milam is less Multiracial than neighboring Hemphill (11.1% Multiracial), Zwolle (9.6% Multiracial), and Noble (11.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.