Milan, MN Demographics

A map of Milan's Population by Race

Milan, Minnesota has an estimated population of 564, a dramatic increase from the 428 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.5% Native American/Other, 27.5% White, 18.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Minnesota 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 60.9% in 2020 and 60.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milan is ranked the 472nd most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 536th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milan's White Population

155 residents of Milan, or 27.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milan is significantly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Milan ranks 880th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milan's White population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. White residents' share of Milan's population has decreased from 40.0% to 27.5%.

Milan is less White than neighboring Holloway (98.6% White), Appleton (76.9% White), Watson (76.5% White), Danvers (100% White), and Dawson (85.2% White).

Milan's Black Population

0 residents of Milan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milan is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Milan ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milan's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Milan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Milan is less Black than neighboring Holloway (1.4% Black), Appleton (1.1% Black), and Dawson (0.6% Black).

Milan's Asian Population

0 residents of Milan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milan is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Milan ranks 271st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Milan's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Milan is less Asian than neighboring Watson (17% Asian), and Dawson (1.8% Asian).

Milan's Hispanic Population

105 residents of Milan, or 18.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milan is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Milan ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 138.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Milan's population has increased from 10.3% to 18.6%.

Milan is more Hispanic than neighboring Holloway (0% Hispanic), Appleton (6.5% Hispanic), Watson (0% Hispanic), Danvers (0% Hispanic), and Dawson (7.9% Hispanic).

Milan's Native American/Other Population

302 residents of Milan, or 53.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Milan is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Milan ranks 28th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milan's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milan's population has increased from 47.0% to 53.5%.

Milan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Holloway (0% Native American/Other), Appleton (12.6% Native American/Other), Watson (1.5% Native American/Other), Danvers (0% Native American/Other), and Dawson (0% Native American/Other).

Milan's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Milan, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milan is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Milan ranks 740th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Milan's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.4%.

Milan is more Multiracial than neighboring Holloway (0% Multiracial), and Danvers (0% Multiracial). Milan is less Multiracial than neighboring Appleton (2.8% Multiracial), Watson (5% Multiracial), and Dawson (4.5% 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.