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Milan, IL
Village in Rock Island County, Illinois.
Population
5,034
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
805
ZIP codes
0
Milan and its ZIP codes
Milan at a glance
- Milan is about 3.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,597, 25% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,300 (55% below Illinois) and median rent is $963 a month.
Local data for Milan, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milan, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,597
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$119,300
Median rent
$963/mo
Homeownership
66.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (785), Irish Americans (578), Mexican Americans (372).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rock Island County. PPP loans are for Milan.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,612
69,106 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,067
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.12B
FY 2026, $21,548 per person
How people get to work
Milan, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.6%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked9.2%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milan, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
720
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
668
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milan, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Milan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Oak GroveVillage | 1.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Coyne CenterCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Rock IslandCity | 3.4 mi | 17.5 |
| MolineCity | 5.2 mi | 16.8 |
| Coal ValleyVillage | 5.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Rock Island ArsenalCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Taylor RidgeCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Buffalo, IACity | 6.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Davenport, IACity | 7.6 mi | 64.2 |
| AndalusiaVillage | 8.2 mi | 1.2 |
| East MolineCity | 8.4 mi | 14.6 |
| PreemptionCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Riverdale, IACity | 8.9 mi | 1.8 |
| SilvisCity | 9.1 mi | 4.3 |
| ReynoldsVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| SherrardVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milan, IL in?
- Milan is in Rock Island County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Milan, IL?
- About 5,034 people live in Milan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milan?
- Nearby places include Oak Grove (1.7 mi), Coyne Center (2.5 mi), Rock Island (3.4 mi), Moline (5.2 mi), Coal Valley (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023