Milledgeville, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 299, Milledgeville'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

Milledgeville is a small community located in Tennessee, within Hardin County. The total population is 299. It ranks as the 428th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Milledgeville is 33.7 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 38.9 years. With 31.1% of the population under 18, Milledgeville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Milledgeville is $56,042. This is 19% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 43% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $126,600. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Milledgeville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Milledgeville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 99.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.

Education

4.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. 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 Milledgeville, Tennessee 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 Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.