Milan, Georgia facts for kids
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Milan, Georgia
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Location in Dodge County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Counties | Telfair, Dodge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.15 sq mi (8.16 km2) |
| • Land | 3.11 sq mi (8.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 613 |
| • Density | 196.98/sq mi (76.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31060
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-51408 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0318146 |
| Website | https://milanga.org/ |
Milan (pronounced MY-lən) is a small city located in the state of Georgia, USA. It's unique because it sits across two different counties: Dodge County and Telfair County. In 2020, about 613 people lived there.
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History of Milan, Georgia
Milan was founded in the 1880s. This happened when a railroad line was built and extended to that area. The city was officially recognized as a town in 1891 by the Georgia General Assembly. Milan got its name from the famous city of Milan, which is in Italy.
Geography and Location
Milan is found in the southeastern part of Dodge County and the northwestern part of Telfair County. The line that divides these two counties actually runs right through the middle of the city!
U.S. Route 280 is a main road that goes through Milan, just south of the city center. If you travel east on this road, you'll reach McRae in about 10 miles. If you go west, you'll get to Abbeville in about 15 miles.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Milan covers a total area of about 8.2 square kilometers (or 3.15 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 8.1 square kilometers (3.11 square miles). A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
Population and Demographics
The population of Milan has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 287 | — | |
| 1920 | 593 | 106.6% | |
| 1930 | 630 | 6.2% | |
| 1940 | 748 | 18.7% | |
| 1950 | 750 | 0.3% | |
| 1960 | 786 | 4.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,084 | 37.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,115 | 2.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,056 | −5.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,012 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 700 | −30.8% | |
| 2020 | 613 | −12.4% | |
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In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 613 people living in Milan. There were 269 households and 168 families. The population was made up of different groups:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 474 | 77.32% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 117 | 19.09% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.33% |
| Other/Mixed | 15 | 2.45% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 0.65% |
Famous People from Milan
- Wayne Cooper is a well-known person who was born in Milan. He became a professional basketball player in the NBA.
See also
In Spanish: Milan (Georgia) para niños
