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Millen, GA
City in Jenkins County, Georgia.
Population
2,956
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
826
ZIP codes
0
Millen and its ZIP codes
Millen at a glance
- Millen is about 4.4 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,269 a year, 45% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,300 (72% below Georgia) and median rent is $537 a month.
Local data for Millen, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Millen, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,269
Poverty rate
29.9%
Median home value
$86,300
Median rent
$537/mo
Homeownership
67.1%
Bachelor's or higher
8.3%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (283), Irish Americans (65), Scottish Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jenkins County. PPP loans are for Millen.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,718
1,709 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,142
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$60.9M
FY 2026, $7,021 per person
How people get to work
Millen, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Millen, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
189
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
21
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 36°F
48.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Millen, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.5%
U.S. 33.3% +12.2 pts
Diabetes
23.5%
U.S. 12.1% +11.4 pts
Smoking
22.9%
U.S. 12.8% +10.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.3%
U.S. 11.1% +7.2 pts
Cities near Millen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PerkinsCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Rocky FordTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| GarfieldCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| SardisCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| CanoocheeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| HiltoniaTown | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| MidvilleCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| SylvaniaCity | 18 mi | 5 |
| PortalTown | 18 mi | 2 |
| Twin CityCity | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| SummertownCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| WaynesboroCity | 20 mi | 5.5 |
| GirardTown | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| VidetteCity | 24 mi | 1 |
| GoughCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| SwainsboroCity | 27 mi | 12.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Millen, GA in?
- Millen is in Jenkins County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Millen, GA?
- About 2,956 people live in Millen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Millen?
- Nearby places include Perkins (7.4 mi), Rocky Ford (12 mi), Garfield (14 mi), Sardis (16 mi), Canoochee (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023