Milligan, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 296, Milligan'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

Milligan is a small community located in Nebraska, within Fillmore County. The total population is 296. It ranks as the 289th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Milligan is 51.0 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 13.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Milligan is $65,357. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Milligan, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $101,500. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Milligan is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Milligan has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.3% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

11.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Milligan, Nebraska 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 Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.