Millerton, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Millerton, Iowa had a total population of 44, the 956th largest city in Iowa, with a median household income of $89,375, which is 19% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x.
Millerton Quick Facts
How Millerton Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40 | 44 | +10.0% |
| Median household income | $95,000 | $89,375 | -5.9% |
| Median home value | $125,000 | $135,900 | +8.7% |
How Millerton Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 31 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Millerton Rankings in Iowa
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Other Cities in Wayne County
Cities Similar to Millerton
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandyville | 44 | N/A | $187,500 | 16.7% | 2.3% |
| Climbing Hill | 45 | $87,500 | $137,500 | 46.7% | 0.0% |
| Gillett Grove | 40 | N/A | $61,000 | 38.5% | 2.5% |
| Little Cedar | 40 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Graf | 47 | $78,750 | $187,500 | 19.4% | 8.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 44, Millerton'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
Millerton is a small community located in Iowa, within Wayne County. The total population is 44. It ranks as the 956th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.
Age Demographics
The median age in Millerton is 44.0 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. With 34.1% of the population under 18, Millerton has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Millerton is $89,375. This is 19% higher than the state median of $75,059. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Millerton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $135,900. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Millerton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Millerton was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Millerton, Iowa 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 Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Millerton, Iowa?
Millerton, Iowa has a population of 44 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Millerton, IA?
The median household income in Millerton is $89,375, which is 11% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Millerton, IA?
The poverty rate in Millerton is 6.8%. This means approximately 3 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Millerton, Iowa?
Millerton's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Millerton, IA?
The median home value in Millerton is $135,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.5x.
How educated is Millerton, Iowa?
20.7% of adults (25+) in Millerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.