Demographics & People — Milan, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,194 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~8,400 |
| Median Age | 36.4 |
| Total Households | 3,172 |
| Family Households | 1,962 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4314 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,405 |
| Black or African American | 2,150 |
| Asian | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 118 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 2,843 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,564 |
| English | 1,019 |
| American | 731 |
| Irish | 630 |
| German | 601 |
| Italian | 156 |
| Scottish | 138 |
| French (except Basque) | 40 |
| Scotch-Irish | 37 |
Language
| English Only | 7,620 |
| Spanish | 56 |
| Population 5+ | 7,731 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 441 |
| Population 18+ | 5,713 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Milan, Tennessee.