Milan, TN Demographics

A map of Milan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,590	5,578	67.8%	68.3%
Black	1,820	1,968	22.1%	24.1%
Multiracial	637	307	7.7%	3.8%
Hispanic	156	247	1.9%	3.0%
Asian	38	37	0.5%	0.5%
Native American/Other	3	34	0.0%	0.4%

Milan, Tennessee has an estimated population of 8,244, a less than 1% change from the 8,171 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.8% White, 22.1% Black, 7.7% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Tennessee 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 47.4% in 2020 and 48.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milan is ranked the 78th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 77th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milan's White Population

5,590 residents of Milan, or 67.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milan is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Milan ranks 454th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milan's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Milan's population has decreased from 68.3% to 67.8%.

Milan is less White than neighboring Gibson (93.7% White), Medina (84.2% White), Atwood (70% White), Lavinia (100% White), and Trezevant (73.2% White).

Milan's Black Population

1,820 residents of Milan, or 22.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milan is higher than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Milan ranks 31st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milan's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. Black residents' share of Milan's population has decreased from 24.1% to 22.1%.

Milan is more Black than neighboring Gibson (0% Black), Medina (2% Black), Atwood (9.1% Black), Lavinia (0% Black), and Trezevant (9.3% Black).

Milan's Asian Population

38 residents of Milan, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milan is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Milan ranks 248th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Asian residents' share of Milan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Milan is more Asian than neighboring Gibson (0% Asian), Medina (0.3% Asian), Atwood (0% Asian), Lavinia (0% Asian), and Trezevant (0% Asian).

Milan's Hispanic Population

156 residents of Milan, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milan is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Milan ranks 231st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Milan's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.9%.

Milan is more Hispanic than neighboring Lavinia (0% Hispanic). Milan is less Hispanic than neighboring Gibson (5.4% Hispanic), Medina (5.8% Hispanic), Atwood (15.3% Hispanic), and Trezevant (3.8% Hispanic).

Milan's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Milan, 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 Milan is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Milan ranks 312th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 91.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Milan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Medina (2.1% Native American/Other), Atwood (0.3% Native American/Other), and Trezevant (0.1% Native American/Other).

Milan's Multiracial Population

637 residents of Milan, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milan is slightly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Milan ranks 254th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 107.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Milan's population has increased from 3.8% to 7.7%.

Milan is more Multiracial than neighboring Gibson (0.8% Multiracial), Medina (5.5% Multiracial), Atwood (5.3% Multiracial), and Lavinia (0% Multiracial). Milan is less Multiracial than neighboring Trezevant (13.7% 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.