Milroy, MN Demographics

A map of Milroy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	188	244	92.6%	94.2%
Multiracial	11	2	5.4%	0.8%
Hispanic	3	8	1.5%	3.1%
Native American/Other	1	2	0.5%	0.8%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.8%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.4%

Milroy, Minnesota has an estimated population of 203, a large decrease from the 259 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.6% White, 5.4% Multiracial, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Milroy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Milroy has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Milroy, that probability was 11.1% in 2020 and 13.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milroy is ranked the 695th 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). Milroy was ranked the 637th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milroy's White Population

188 residents of Milroy, or 92.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milroy is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Milroy ranks 160th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milroy's White population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. White residents' share of Milroy's population has decreased from 94.2% to 92.6%.

Milroy is more White than neighboring Lucan (91.8% White), Tracy (67.3% White), Walnut Grove (48.3% White), and Cottonwood (89.1% White). Milroy is less White than neighboring Vesta (96.8% White).

Milroy's Black Population

0 residents of Milroy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milroy is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Milroy ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milroy's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Milroy's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Milroy is less Black than neighboring Walnut Grove (1.9% Black), and Cottonwood (0.8% Black).

Milroy's Asian Population

0 residents of Milroy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milroy is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Milroy ranks 454th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

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

Milroy is less Asian than neighboring Tracy (12.1% Asian), Walnut Grove (39.2% Asian), and Cottonwood (0.3% Asian).

Milroy's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Milroy, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milroy is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Milroy ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milroy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Milroy's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.5%.

Milroy is more Hispanic than neighboring Walnut Grove (1% Hispanic). Milroy is less Hispanic than neighboring Lucan (8.2% Hispanic), Vesta (1.6% Hispanic), Tracy (19.3% Hispanic), and Cottonwood (4.6% Hispanic).

Milroy's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Milroy, 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 Milroy is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Milroy ranks 395th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milroy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milroy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Milroy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lucan (0% Native American/Other), Vesta (0% Native American/Other), Tracy (0.1% Native American/Other), and Cottonwood (0.2% Native American/Other). Milroy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Walnut Grove (3% Native American/Other).

Milroy's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Milroy, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milroy is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Milroy ranks 856th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milroy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 450.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Milroy's population has increased from 0.8% to 5.4%.

Milroy is more Multiracial than neighboring Lucan (0% Multiracial), Vesta (1.6% Multiracial), Tracy (1.2% Multiracial), and Cottonwood (5.1% Multiracial). Milroy is less Multiracial than neighboring Walnut Grove (6.7% 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.