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Milaca, MN
City in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.
Population
3,044
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
890
ZIP codes
0
Milaca and its ZIP codes
Milaca at a glance
- Milaca is about 12 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,588 a year, 44% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,400 (38% below Minnesota) and median rent is $835 a month.
Local data for Milaca, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milaca, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,588
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$203,400
Median rent
$835/mo
Homeownership
58.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
33.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (922), Norwegian Americans (550), Irish Americans (475).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mille Lacs County. PPP loans are for Milaca.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,600
9,490 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,146
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$214M
FY 2026, $8,106 per person
How people get to work
Milaca, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 33.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milaca, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
348
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
57
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 1°F
30.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milaca, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Milaca
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ForestonCity | 3.6 mi | 1.4 |
| PeaseCity | 4.2 mi | 0.5 |
| BockCity | 5 mi | 0.2 |
| RonnebyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| OgilvieCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| PrincetonCity | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| FoleyCity | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| GilmanCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| MoraCity | 19 mi | 5.2 |
| HillmanCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| OnamiaCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| ZimmermanCity | 22 mi | 3.8 |
| BrahamCity | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| StanchfieldCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| BuckmanCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| GrasstonCity | 24 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milaca, MN in?
- Milaca is in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Milaca, MN?
- About 3,044 people live in Milaca, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milaca?
- Nearby places include Foreston (3.6 mi), Pease (4.2 mi), Bock (5 mi), Ronneby (11 mi), Ogilvie (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023