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Milan, IN
Town in Ripley County, Indiana.
Population
1,942
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
976
ZIP codes
0
Milan and its ZIP codes
Milan at a glance
- Milan is about 5.1 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,286, 18% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,400 (28% below Indiana) and median rent is $755 a month.
Local data for Milan, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milan, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,286
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$157,400
Median rent
$755/mo
Homeownership
82.3%
Bachelor's or higher
8.4%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
32.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (444), Irish Americans (177), Italian Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ripley County. PPP loans are for Milan.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,333
11,001 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,410
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $6,163 per person
How people get to work
Milan, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 32.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milan, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
596
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milan, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Milan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Moores HillTown | 2.1 mi | 0.4 |
| PiercevilleCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.6 |
| DelawareCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.8 |
| ElrodCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.7 |
| ManchesterCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.5 |
| SunmanTown | 7.8 mi | 1.2 |
| DillsboroTown | 8.3 mi | 1.4 |
| VersaillesTown | 8.4 mi | 1.6 |
| OsgoodTown | 9 mi | 1.5 |
| PenntownCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| MorrisCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| NapoleonTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| BatesvilleCity | 13 mi | 6.2 |
| AuroraCity | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| Cross PlainsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| GreendaleCity | 14 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milan, IN in?
- Milan is in Ripley County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Milan, IN?
- About 1,942 people live in Milan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milan?
- Nearby places include Moores Hill (2.1 mi), Pierceville (3 mi), Delaware (4.5 mi), Elrod (5.3 mi), Manchester (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023