Milan, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Milan, New Mexico
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Village
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Village Hall, January 2021
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Location of Milan in Cibola County
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 Milan, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Milan, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Cibola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.34 sq mi (11.25 km2) |
| • Land | 4.34 sq mi (11.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,532 ft (1,991 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,456 |
| • Density | 566.03/sq mi (218.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87021
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-48620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413573 |
Milan is a village located in Cibola County, New Mexico, United States. In 2010, about 3,245 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 2,456.
Milan is very close to Grants, which is the county seat. The village grew a lot between 2000 and 2010. Many new homes and businesses have been built. Milan is also home to the Cibola County Correctional Center, which is a major employer in the area.
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Exploring Milan's Location
Milan is located in the western part of New Mexico. It shares a border with the city of Grants to its south.
How to Get Around Milan
Interstate 40 runs right through the village. You can get on or off at Exit 79. New Mexico State Road 122, which used to be part of the famous U.S. Route 66, also goes through the eastern side of Milan.
Distances to Nearby Cities
If you travel on Interstate 40, Milan is about 80 miles (129 km) east of Albuquerque. It is also about 58 miles (93 km) west of Gallup.
Milan's Size and Water Areas
The village covers a total area of about 4.34 square miles (11.25 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding Milan's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,658 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,222 | −16.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,747 | 68.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,911 | −49.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,891 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,245 | 71.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,456 | −24.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,891 people living in Milan. These people lived in 673 households. A household is a group of people living in one home. About 475 of these households were families.
Who Lives in Milan?
The people living in Milan come from many different backgrounds. In 2000, about 51% of the people were White. About 14% were Native American, and nearly 29% were from other races. About 52% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life in Milan
Many households in Milan have children. In 2000, about 39.5% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes were also married couples living together. The average household had about 2.81 people.
Age Groups in Milan
The population of Milan includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 32.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 30 years old.
Learning in Milan: Schools and Education
All public schools in Cibola County are managed by Grants/Cibola County Schools.
Local Schools in Milan
Milan Elementary School is the only school located directly in the village. After elementary school, students usually go to Los Alamitos Middle School. Then, they attend Grants High School. Both of these schools are in the nearby city of Grants.
