Milam, Texas

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Population in 2010: 1,480.
Population change since 2000: +11.4%
Males: 814  (55.0%)
Females: 666  (45.0%)
Median resident age:

46.9 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 75959.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,569 (it was $32,717 in 2000)
Milam:

$42,569
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,647 (it was $20,155 in 2000)

Milam CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $158,066 (it was $53,300 in 2000)
Milam:

$158,066
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $178,676; detached houses: $288,464; mobile homes: $68,850
March 2022 cost of living index in Milam: 77.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.4%
(21.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 10.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Milam, TX (2022)
    • 1,40188.8%White alone
    • 754.8%Hispanic
    • 362.3%Asian alone
    • 281.8%Two or more races

Races in Milam detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Milam, Texas as of May 09, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Milam is 432 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: American (29.9%), French Canadian (10.9%), English (5.7%), European (3.9%), German (3.2%), French (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 32.8 square miles.

Population density: 45 people per square mile   (very low).

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36 residents are foreign born (2.2% Latin America).

This place:

2.3%
Texas:

17.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Milam CDP:

1.1% ($570)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Shreveport, LA (70.2 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (150.7 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Hemphill, TX (2.9 miles ),
Zwolle, LA (3.9 miles ),
Noble, LA (4.2 miles ),
Pineland, TX (4.3 miles ),
Florien, LA (4.4 miles ),
Fisher, LA (4.4 miles ),
Many, LA (4.4 miles ),
San Augustine, TX (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 31.45 N, Longitude: 93.79 W

Area code: 409

Distribution of median household income in Milam, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Milam, TX in 2022
Milam satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.4%
Texas:

3.5%
Most common industries in Milam, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (12.4%)
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.5%)
  • Food (5.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.7%)
  • Educational services (5.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.7%)
  • Food (7.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (5.2%)
  • Health care (5.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.2%)
  • Educational services (9.7%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.5%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (3.9%)
  • Computer & electronic products (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Milam, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (4.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (6.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.1%)
  • Cashiers (6.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.5%)
  • Media and communications workers (3.9%)

Average climate in Milam, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Milam-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 60% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/20/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.6 miles away from the Milam place center injured 18 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 2/12/1950, a category F3 tornado 14.6 miles away from the place center killed 5 people and injured 25 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Milam-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 260% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 47.4 miles away from Milam center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 49.2 miles away from Milam center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 330.3 miles away from Milam center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 56.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 40.6 miles away from Milam center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 388.3 miles away from Milam center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Sabine County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Fires: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Milam topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Milam:

  • TOLEDO RETIREMENT AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ZWOLLE, LA)
  • PROVENZA COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 16 miles away; ZWOLLE, LA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Milam:

  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana (about 46 miles; Natchitoches, LA; Full-time enrollment: 7,700)
  • Stephen F Austin State University (about 49 miles; Nacogdoches, TX; FT enrollment: 11,542)
  • Angelina College (about 58 miles; Lufkin, TX; FT enrollment: 3,478)
  • Louisiana State University-Shreveport (about 68 miles; Shreveport, LA; FT enrollment: 3,159)
  • Bossier Parish Community College (about 76 miles; Bossier City, LA; FT enrollment: 6,209)
  • Southern University at Shreveport (about 76 miles; Shreveport, LA; FT enrollment: 2,277)
  • LeTourneau University (about 90 miles; Longview, TX; FT enrollment: 2,357)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Milam: Red Hill Campground (A), Austin College Forestry Camp (B), Chambers Hill Lookout (C), Pendleton Harbor Volunteer Fire Department (D), Oliphant House (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Milam include: Cedar Grove Church (A), Liberty Springs Church (B), Low Chapel (C), Bethany Baptist Church (D), Liberty Springs United Methodist Church (E), Sandy Flat Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: King Cemetery (1), Mason Cemetery (2), Vickers Cemetery (3), Bethany Memorial Gardens (4), Cannon Family Cemetery (5), Oliphant Memorial Cemetery (6), Cedar Grove Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Red Hills Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Boregas Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Sabine County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.2%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.5%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Milam:

Marital status in Milam, TX
  • Never married: 8.9%
  • Now married: 69.9%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 8.3%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

For population 25 years and over in Milam:

  • High school or higher: 83.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.2%
  • Unemployed: 8.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
Texas average:

14.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Milam, TX (based on Sabine County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,60328
Catholic3671
Mainline Protestant2823
Other1421
None5,440-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Here:

2.97 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Sabine County:

0.99 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Sabine County:

7.93 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Sabine County:

4.95 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.8%
State:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Sabine County:

26.6%
State:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

5.2%
State:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Milam:

52.6%
Texas:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.5%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
Milam:

29.0
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

16.5%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

8.6%
State:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Milam:

7.0
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

33.4%
State:

33.1%

General health condition:
Milam:

57.6%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Milam:

72.0%
State:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Milam, TX Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Milam:

  • KPBL (1240 AM; 1 kW; HEMPHILL, TX; Owner: PHILLIP BURR)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KTXJ (1350 AM; 5 kW; JASPER, TX; Owner: LASTING VALUE RADIO, INC.)
  • KWLA (1400 AM; 1 kW; MANY, LA; Owner: WLV-TV INCORPORATED)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KJMJ (580 AM; 5 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • KSML (1260 AM; 4 kW; DIBOLL, TX; Owner: KASA FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Milam:

  • KTHP (103.9 FM; HEMPHILL, TX; Owner: BALDRIDGE-DUMAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KAVK (89.3 FM; MANY, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KWYX (102.7 FM; JASPER, TX; Owner: LASTING VALUE RADIO, INC.)
  • KQBB (100.5 FM; CENTER, TX; Owner: CENTER BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • K220FQ (91.9 FM; MANY, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KQSI (92.5 FM; SAN AUGUSTINE, TX; Owner: CENTER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Milam:

  • KAIN-LP (Channel 55; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: MARY GILL LEE)
  • KNTS-LP (Channel 17; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: RICHARD GILL)

Milam fatal accident list:

Jan 16, 2021 07:00 PM, Sr-21, Lat: 31.461306, Lon: -93.754978, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 3
Dec 31, 2021 10:01 PM, Fm 3121/Paulo Gaucho Xing, Lat: 31.431711, Lon: -93.780483, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 26, 2019 11:30 PM, Sr-21, Cr-Cedar Grove Road, Lat: 31.461006, Lon: -93.755433, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 2
Aug 3, 2016 09:02 AM, Sr-87, Sr-21, Lat: 31.432106, Lon: -93.846278, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Mar 21, 2011 03:25 PM, Sr-21, Lat: 31.431228, Lon: -93.823842, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 1, 2009 02:05 AM, Sr-87, Lat: 31.421367, Lon: -93.838717, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 1,893ft / 577mTotal length
  • $29,000Total costs
  • 25,487Total average daily traffic
  • 4,447Total average daily truck traffic
  • 23,430Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Milam, TX - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 101960-1969
  • 31980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Milam, TX

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Milam)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • E Of Hwy 87 2 Mi N (Lat: 31.462667 Lon: -93.832111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.2 m, Call Sign: WPCS965,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.225 MHz, Grant Date: 05/15/1998, Expiration Date: 07/22/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/21/2003, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • Sabine FM Guy Tower, Lat: 31.503917 Lon: -93.978306, Type: Gtower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Call Sign: WQPA410,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/20/2012, Expiration Date: 03/20/2022, Cancellation Date: 03/28/2022, Certifier: David Burcham, Registrant: Burcham Leasing, LLC, 621 County Road 2610, Mineola, TX 75773, Phone: (936) 275-8270, Email:

  • Sabine FM Guy Tower, Lat: 31.503917 Lon: -93.978306, Type: Gtower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Call Sign: WQPA410,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/20/2012, Expiration Date: 03/20/2022, Cancellation Date: 03/28/2022, Certifier: David Burcham, Registrant: Burcham Leasing, LLC, 621 County Road 2610, Mineola, TX 75773, Phone: (936) 275-8270, Email:

  • THORNDALE, 2236 Cr 434 Lp (Lat: 30.647861 Lon: -97.129000), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 108.2 m, Call Sign: WQRH636,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 04/11/2023, Expiration Date: 05/15/2033, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • AUAUS00517B, 2236 Cr 434 Lp (Lat: 30.647861 Lon: -97.129000), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 108.5 m, Call Sign: WRWJ710,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 02/28/2023, Expiration Date: 02/28/2033, Certifier: Alison A Minea, Registrant: Dish Wireless L.L.C., 9601 S Meridan Blvd, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: (202) 463-3709, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Milam)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 177RG (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-360-A1B6D (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8237G, N8237G, N-8237G, Serial Number: 177RG0137, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 06/16/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 02/27/2020
    Registrant (LLC): Cimarron Enterprises LLC, 8400 Highway 87 N, Milam, TX 75959

Most common first names in Milam, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1067.7 years
Thomas879.5 years
John775.1 years
William777.0 years
Charles678.1 years
Mary674.4 years
Robert572.2 years
Roy571.6 years
Henry477.2 years
Marvin367.6 years
Most common last names in Milam, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith784.9 years
Bragg667.2 years
Greer669.2 years
Chambers586.4 years
Thomas574.8 years
Vickers577.2 years
Williams566.6 years
Halbert484.3 years
Jones468.8 years
Cordray475.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Milam, TX
  • 69.2%Electricity
  • 20.6%Utility gas
  • 10.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Milam, TX
  • 60.5%Utility gas
  • 39.5%Electricity


Milam compared to Texas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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