Milam County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 100th-largest in Texas

The population of Milam County, Texas is 25,268 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 100th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $59,076, the median home value is $168,900, and the median age is 41.6.

The population of Milam County has grown 6.0% since 2010 (24,683 → 26,159), a +0.42% annualized rate.

Milam County within Texas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

25,268

Population

+0.42%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$59,076

Median Income

$168,900

Median Home Value

Milam County covers 1,016 sq mi of land at 24.9 people per square mile.

About Milam County, TX

Milam County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 16.2% of the population. Milam County is a county in Texas with a population of 25,268.

The typical household here earns about $59,076, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.2% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $168,900, with typical rent around $948.

19.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 9.4%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.

Milam County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Milam County had a population of 24,683 in 2010 and 26,159 in 2024, a 6.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,159 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.42%.

Milam County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

26,159

Population (2024)

24,683

Population (2010)

26,159

Peak (2024)

0.42%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	24,683	-	-	estimate
2011	24,610	-73	-0.30%	estimate
2012	24,116	-494	-2.01%	estimate
2013	24,096	-20	-0.08%	estimate
2014	24,147	+51	+0.21%	estimate
2015	24,364	+217	+0.90%	estimate
2016	24,678	+314	+1.29%	estimate
2017	24,907	+229	+0.93%	estimate
2018	24,970	+63	+0.25%	estimate
2019	24,721	-249	-1.00%	estimate
2020	24,778	+57	+0.23%	estimate
2021	25,215	+437	+1.76%	estimate
2022	25,649	+434	+1.72%	estimate
2023	26,033	+384	+1.50%	estimate
2024	26,159	+126	+0.48%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	73.4%
Black or African American	9.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.6

Median Age

50.2%

Female

49.8%

Male

21.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.4%

5–9

6.0%

10–14

8.0%

15–19

5.5%

20–24

6.1%

25–34

11.0%

35–44

11.2%

45–54

11.5%

55–59

6.5%

60–64

7.3%

65–74

12.6%

75–84

6.9%

85+

1.9%

Children (under 15): 19.4% · Seniors (65+): 21.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$59,076$-17,216 vs state
Mean household income	$83,189
Per-capita income	$33,760
Poverty rate	12.2%+1.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.0%
Employment-to-population	52.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.8%

Construction

13.0%

Agriculture

8.3%

Education & health care

6.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.9%

Public administration

6.6%

Manufacturing

6.5%

Retail trade

6.0%

The largest employment sector in Milam County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.8%

Carpool

79.2%

Public transit

9.4%

Work from home

30.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$168,900$-91,500 vs state

Median home value

$948

Median rent

77.4%

Homeownership rate

11,581

Total housing units

86.8%

Occupied

13.2%

Vacant

22.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

83.4%

With health insurance

93.1%

With broadband internet

16.2%

Foreign-born

6.9%

Veterans (18+)

15.9%

With a disability

81.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.7%

High School+

19.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Milam County, Texas has a population of 25,268 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 100th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 25 people per square mile.

The population of Milam County has grown 6.0% since 2010 (24,683 → 26,159), a +0.42% annualized rate.

The median household income in Milam County, Texas is $59,076, with mean (average) household income of $83,189 and per-capita income of $33,760. 12.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Milam County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (73.4%), Black or African American (9.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Milam County, Texas is 41.6 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

The median home value in Milam County is $168,900 and median monthly rent is $948. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,581 total housing units, 13.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Milam County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with Milam County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.