Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 15.4% ▲ 54% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.7% ▼ 26% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 318 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,944 (37.9%) |
| Some College | 2,533 (16.2%) |
| Associates | 2,370 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,186 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,333 (21.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,576 ▼ 22% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $174,571 ▼ 37% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $934/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 11,594 |
| Vacant Units | 1,521 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Milam County is located in Texas and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 25,405 residents. With a median age of 41, it is a middle-aged county.
Milam County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,575 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 15.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Milam County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $174,571 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $933. Homeownership rates are high at 77.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Milam County are majority White (63.34%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Milam County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76518 | Buckholts | 1,290 | $57,500 | $211,700 | $717 | 3.1% | 20.5% |
| 76519 | Burlington | 672 | $73,947 | $156,600 | — | 0.0% | 35.7% |
| 76520 | Cameron | 8,098 | $63,037 | $157,700 | $940 | 9.5% | 30.5% |
| 76523 | Davilla | 402 | $69,896 | $169,500 | — | 0.0% | 23.8% |
| 77857 | Gause | 1,261 | $60,511 | $311,400 | $690 | 3.0% | 28.5% |
| 76556 | Milano | 1,928 | $52,479 | $140,400 | — | 3.3% | 22.8% |
| 76567 | Rockdale | 8,457 | $52,292 | $169,900 | $978 | 4.0% | 24.1% |
| 76577 | Thorndale | 3,297 | $70,174 | $185,400 | $983 | 3.2% | 42.4% |