Milliken, CO Demographics

A map of Milliken's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,205	5,585	69.9%	66.6%
Hispanic	2,496	2,308	28.1%	27.5%
Multiracial	123	358	1.4%	4.3%
Native American/Other	47	70	0.5%	0.8%
Black	0	29	0.0%	0.3%
Asian	0	36	0.0%	0.4%

Milliken, Colorado has an estimated population of 8,871, an increase from the 8,386 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.9% White, 28.1% Hispanic, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Milliken, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Milliken has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Milliken, that probability was 47.9% in 2020 and 43.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milliken is ranked the 82nd most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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). Milliken was ranked the 81st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milliken's White Population

6,205 residents of Milliken, or 69.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milliken is higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Milliken ranks 352nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milliken's White population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Milliken's population has increased from 66.6% to 69.9%.

Milliken is more White than neighboring Gilcrest (24.3% White), Platteville (51.2% White), Evans (46.7% White), and Greeley (51.3% White). Milliken is less White than neighboring Johnstown (73.3% White).

Milliken's Black Population

0 residents of Milliken, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milliken is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Milliken ranks 268th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milliken's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Milliken's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Milliken is less Black than neighboring Johnstown (0.7% Black), Evans (1.1% Black), and Greeley (2.5% Black).

Milliken's Asian Population

0 residents of Milliken, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milliken is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Milliken ranks 281st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milliken's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Milliken's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Milliken is less Asian than neighboring Platteville (0.5% Asian), Johnstown (1.5% Asian), Evans (1.3% Asian), and Greeley (1.4% Asian).

Milliken's Hispanic Population

2,496 residents of Milliken, or 28.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milliken is higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Milliken ranks 109th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milliken's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Milliken's population has increased from 27.5% to 28.1%.

Milliken is more Hispanic than neighboring Johnstown (20% Hispanic). Milliken is less Hispanic than neighboring Gilcrest (75.6% Hispanic), Platteville (38% Hispanic), Evans (46.4% Hispanic), and Greeley (41.6% Hispanic).

Milliken's Native American/Other Population

47 residents of Milliken, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Milliken is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Milliken ranks 287th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milliken's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milliken's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Milliken is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gilcrest (0.1% Native American/Other), and Platteville (0% Native American/Other). Milliken is less Native American/Other than neighboring Johnstown (0.7% Native American/Other), Evans (1% Native American/Other), and Greeley (0.8% Native American/Other).

Milliken's Multiracial Population

123 residents of Milliken, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milliken is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Milliken ranks 221st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milliken's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Milliken's population has decreased from 4.3% to 1.4%.

Milliken is more Multiracial than neighboring Gilcrest (0% Multiracial). Milliken is less Multiracial than neighboring Platteville (10.3% Multiracial), Johnstown (3.8% Multiracial), Evans (3.5% Multiracial), and Greeley (2.4% 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.