Milburn, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Milburn, Oklahoma Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Milburn, Oklahoma had a total population of 262, the 500th largest town in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $42,292, which is 35% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 35.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 35% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (35.5%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 5.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.1%.

Milburn Quick Facts

Population 262

Median Household Income $42,292

Median Home Value $73,300

Poverty Rate 35.5%

Unemployment Rate 1.1%

Median Age 32.3 years

Homeownership Rate 68.3%

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.3%

High School Graduation Rate 84.2%

Diversity Index 37/100

Population 262 500th of 834

Median Income $42,292 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 35.5% 185% higher than national

Median Home Value $73,300 bottom 20%

How Milburn 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	285	262	-8.1%
Median household income	$43,125	$42,292	-1.9%
Median home value	$68,100	$73,300	+7.6%

How Milburn Compares

Median Household Income

Milburn

$42,292

$65,039

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Milburn

$73,300

$199,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.3%

$25K-$50K 25.3%

$50K-$100K 34.2%

$100K+ 15.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

6.3%

$15K-$20K

7.6%

$20K-$25K

6.3%

$25K-$30K

11.4%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

2.5%

$40K-$45K

7.6%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

10.1%

$60K-$75K

19.0%

$75K-$100K

5.1%

$100K-$125K

3.8%

$125K-$150K

8.9%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

2.5%

Employment

1.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

47.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.3%

Renter 31.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $950/mo 27.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

31.7%

18-34

21.4%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

17.2%

75+

4.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Milburn Rankings in Oklahoma

#500 Population of 834

#542 Median Income of 716

#714 Education of 833

#582 Home Value of 723

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Other Cities in Johnston County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Tishomingo	3,083	$40,052	36.7%	$110,600
Mannsville	913	$50,577	18.6%	$96,200
Ravia	491	$60,000	21.6%	$69,100
Wapanucka	432	$35,417	42.4%	$84,200
Coleman	287	$42,917	10.4%	$116,700
Mill Creek	278	$38,438	13.0%	$59,500
Bee	160	N/A	81.3%	N/A
Bromide	133	$32,031	27.8%	N/A
Pontotoc	76	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Emet	64	$52,083	40.6%	N/A

Cities Similar to Milburn

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Quinlan	262	N/A	N/A	68.7%	0.0%
Cloud Creek	266	N/A	N/A	24.3%	42.5%
Alderson	259	$42,917	$84,500	0.5%	21.9%
Ripley	259	$41,250	$81,700	7.2%	18.5%
Grand Lake Towne	271	N/A	$270,100	10.4%	42.1%

A note before these figures: with a population of 262, Milburn'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

Milburn is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Johnston County. The total population is 262. It ranks as the 500th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Milburn is 32.3 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 37.0 years. With 31.7% of the population under 18, Milburn has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Milburn is $42,292. This is 35% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.5%. This is 132% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $73,300. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Milburn is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Milburn is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

5.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Milburn, Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. 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 Milburn, Oklahoma?

Milburn, Oklahoma has a population of 262 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Milburn, OK?

The median household income in Milburn is $42,292, which is 48% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Milburn, OK?

The poverty rate in Milburn is 35.5%. This means approximately 92 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Milburn, Oklahoma?

Milburn's population is 77.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Milburn, OK?

The median home value in Milburn is $73,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.7x.

How educated is Milburn, Oklahoma?

5.3% of adults (25+) in Milburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.