Milaca is a city located in Mille Lacs County Minnesota. Milaca has a 2024 population of 3,066. It is also the county seat of Mille Lacs County. Milaca is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 1.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,014 in 2020.
The average household income in Milaca is $68,228 with a poverty rate of 17.01%. The median age in Milaca is 45.2 years: 39.1 years for males, and 51.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Milaca was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,823 | 93.08% |
| Two or more races | 115 | 3.79% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.89% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.79% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.59% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.4% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,545 | 1.86 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Non Family | 822 | 1.1 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Married | 453 | 2.67 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Female | 205 | 2.76 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Male | 65 | 2.98 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
2.6
Average Family Size
1.86
Average Household Size
64.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 114 | 4.99% |
| Associates Degree | 376 | 16.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 295 | 12.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 100 | 4.38% |
| High School Graduate | 717 | 31.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 116 | 5.08% |
| Some College | 566 | 24.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,134 | 1,908 | 384 |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 115 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 10 | 0 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,080 | $2,499 | $95,682 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,912 | $0 | $36,250 |
| High School Graduate | $27,951 | $35,057 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,375 | $35,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,714 | $42,083 | $25,240 |
| Some College | $36,591 | $73,478 | $22,635 |
$35,714
Average Earnings
$42,083
Average Male
$25,240
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.58% of Milaca residents speak only English, while 0.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,681 | 422 | 15.74% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 45 | 71.43% |
| Multiple | 115 | 36 | 31.3% |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 100% |
17.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.1%
Male Poverty Rate
17.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Milaca is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Milaca is White, with 15.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.23% |
| Some College | 11.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10.21% |
| Male Employed | 7.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,245 | $76,431 |
| Households | $49,063 | $68,228 |
| Married Families | $90,056 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,833 | $56,011 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.2%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
173
Number of Veterans
173
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 90 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 35 to 54 | 51 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173 | 7.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
79.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.13%
Born in Milaca
98.98%
Native Born
1.02%
Foreign Born
0.33%
Non Citizen
0.69%
Naturalized
98.98% of Milaca residents were born in the United States, with 79.13% having been born in Minnesota. 0.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,131 | 13 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 3,118 | 13 | 0.42% |
| 2027 | 3,105 | 13 | 0.42% |
| 2026 | 3,092 | 13 | 0.42% |
| 2025 | 3,079 | 13 | 0.42% |
| 2024 | 3,066 | 13 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 3,053 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 3,048 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 3,048 | 34 | 1.13% |
| 2020 | 3,014 | 97 | 3.33% |
| 2019 | 2,917 | 15 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 2,902 | 20 | 0.69% |
| 2017 | 2,882 | 21 | 0.73% |
| 2016 | 2,861 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 2,856 | -15 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 2,871 | -19 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 2,890 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 2,893 | -31 | -1.06% |
| 2011 | 2,924 | -31 | -1.05% |
| 2010 | 2,955 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,580 | -551 | -17.6% |