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Milroy, IN

Census-designated place in Rush County, Indiana.

Population

522

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

788

ZIP codes

0

Milroy and its ZIP codes

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Milroy at a glance

  • Milroy is about 4.1 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $83,164, 16% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,100 (39% below Indiana).

Local data for Milroy, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Milroy, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$83,164

Poverty rate

4.5%

Median home value

$132,100

Homeownership

92.1%

Bachelor's or higher

26.9%

Median age

57.3

Average commute

32.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (174), Irish Americans (144), Scottish Americans (32).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rush County. PPP loans are for Milroy.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,714

4,885 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,209

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$108M

FY 2026, $6,475 per person

Rush County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Milroy, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.5%
  • Carpooled15.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.3%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Milroy, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

286

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

33

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 19°F

45.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Milroy, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.3%

U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts

Diabetes

13.4%

U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts

Smoking

19.2%

U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Cities near Milroy

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SanduskyCensus-designated place5.6 mi0.2
ClarksburgCensus-designated place7.7 mi0.4
HomerCensus-designated place8 mi0.2
St. OmerCensus-designated place8.1 mi0.3
RushvilleCity8.6 mi3.4
Blue RidgeCensus-designated place9.2 mi0.4
AdamsCensus-designated place9.5 mi0.2
ManillaCensus-designated place9.7 mi0.2
AndersonvilleCensus-designated place9.7 mi0.4
St. PaulTown9.9 mi0.3
GreensburgCity10 mi9.4
Lake SanteeCensus-designated place11 mi2.5
WaldronCensus-designated place11 mi1.3
ArlingtonCensus-designated place11 mi0.8
Lake ViewCensus-designated place12 mi0.7
GlenwoodTown12 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Milroy, IN in?
Milroy is in Rush County, Indiana.
What is the population of Milroy, IN?
About 522 people live in Milroy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Milroy?
Nearby places include Sandusky (5.6 mi), Clarksburg (7.7 mi), Homer (8 mi), St. Omer (8.1 mi), Rushville (8.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023