Milner, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 979, Milner's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Milner is a small community located in Georgia, within Lamar County. The total population is 979. It ranks as the 392nd most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Milner is 30.3 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 37.6 years. With 34.2% of the population under 18, Milner has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Milner is $67,476. This is 13% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.8%. This is 57% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $240,900. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Milner is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Milner, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.