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Milo, ME
Census-designated place in Piscataquis County, Maine.
Population
1,347
Land area
7.8sq mi
People per sq mi
173
ZIP codes
0
Milo and its ZIP codes
Milo at a glance
- Milo is about 3.9 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,904, 47% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,500 (71% below Maine) and median rent is $383 a month.
Local data for Milo, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milo, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,904
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$86,500
Median rent
$383/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
53.1
Average commute
40.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (211), German Americans (118), Scottish Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Piscataquis County. PPP loans are for Milo.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,774
5,189 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,143
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$162M
FY 2026, $9,643 per person
How people get to work
Milo, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 40.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milo, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,190
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
42
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 5°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milo, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Milo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Brownville JunctionCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Dover-FoxcroftCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.4 |
| HowlandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.5 |
| GuilfordCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| DexterCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.7 |
| Old TownCity | 24 mi | 38.8 |
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7.4 |
| MilfordCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.3 |
| CorinnaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.1 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2 |
| OronoCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 7.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milo, ME in?
- Milo is in Piscataquis County, Maine.
- What is the population of Milo, ME?
- About 1,347 people live in Milo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milo?
- Nearby places include Brownville Junction (8.1 mi), Dover-Foxcroft (12 mi), Howland (15 mi), Guilford (21 mi), Dexter (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023