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Milner, GA
City in Lamar County, Georgia.
Population
979
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
465
ZIP codes
0
Milner and its ZIP codes
Milner at a glance
- Milner is about 2.5 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,476, 13% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $240,900 (21% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,250 a month.
Local data for Milner, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milner, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,476
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$240,900
Median rent
$1,250/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
30.3
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (80), German Americans (68), Italian Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lamar County. PPP loans are for Milner.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,265
4,462 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,077
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$134M
FY 2026, $7,223 per person
How people get to work
Milner, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home14.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milner, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
207
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milner, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Milner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AldoraTown | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Orchard HillTown | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| BarnesvilleCity | 5.2 mi | 6.1 |
| MeansvilleCity | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| ZebulonCity | 8.9 mi | 4.7 |
| East GriffinCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.4 |
| GriffinCity | 9.8 mi | 14 |
| WilliamsonCity | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| The RockCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| ExperimentCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| ConcordCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| YatesvilleTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Hannahs MillCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| Heron BayCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| ForsythCity | 16 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milner, GA in?
- Milner is in Lamar County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Milner, GA?
- About 979 people live in Milner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milner?
- Nearby places include Aldora (4.7 mi), Orchard Hill (4.8 mi), Barnesville (5.2 mi), Meansville (8.1 mi), Zebulon (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023