Milan, IL Demographics

A map of Milan's Population by Race

Milan, Illinois has an estimated population of 5,034, a slight decrease from the 5,097 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.7% White, 10.7% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 1.4% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Milan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Milan has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Milan, that probability was 33.3% in 2020 and 31.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milan is ranked the 333rd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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). Milan was ranked the 332nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milan's White Population

4,115 residents of Milan, or 81.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milan is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Milan ranks 1089th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milan's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Milan's population has increased from 81.0% to 81.7%.

Milan is more White than neighboring Rock Island (62.5% White), Rock Island Arsenal (38.5% White), and Moline (62.1% White). Milan is less White than neighboring Oak Grove (92.8% White), and Coyne Center (87.8% White).

Milan's Black Population

94 residents of Milan, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milan is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Milan ranks 205th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milan's Black population has declined by an estimated 67.5%. Black residents' share of Milan's population has decreased from 5.7% to 1.9%.

Milan is more Black than neighboring Oak Grove (0% Black), Coyne Center (0% Black), and Rock Island Arsenal (0.6% Black). Milan is less Black than neighboring Rock Island (15.6% Black), and Moline (10.5% Black).

Milan's Asian Population

68 residents of Milan, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milan is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Milan ranks 355th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.6%. Asian residents' share of Milan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Milan is more Asian than neighboring Coyne Center (0% Asian), and Rock Island Arsenal (0% Asian). Milan is less Asian than neighboring Oak Grove (1.8% Asian), Rock Island (3.8% Asian), and Moline (3.2% Asian).

Milan's Hispanic Population

540 residents of Milan, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milan is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Milan ranks 427th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 71.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Milan's population has increased from 6.2% to 10.7%.

Milan is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Grove (2.5% Hispanic), Coyne Center (2.9% Hispanic), and Rock Island Arsenal (7.7% Hispanic). Milan is less Hispanic than neighboring Rock Island (13.3% Hispanic), and Moline (19.8% Hispanic).

Milan's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Milan, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Milan is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Milan ranks 287th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Milan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Grove (0% Native American/Other), Coyne Center (0% Native American/Other), and Moline (0.2% Native American/Other). Milan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rock Island (0.6% Native American/Other), and Rock Island Arsenal (2.6% Native American/Other).

Milan's Multiracial Population

202 residents of Milan, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milan is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Milan ranks 191st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Milan's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.0%.

Milan is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak Grove (2.9% Multiracial). Milan is less Multiracial than neighboring Rock Island (4.3% Multiracial), Coyne Center (9.3% Multiracial), Rock Island Arsenal (50.6% Multiracial), and Moline (4.2% 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.