Milan: Economy & Jobs
Households in Milan earn a median $29,583 (1.7× below Telfair County median $50,929; 2.6× below Georgia median $77,353), with homes at a median value of $75,400. The surrounding county supports 4,956 jobs (avg $40,731).
- $45,503 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Georgia $75,639).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $29,583 — below the Georgia median ($70,136). Poverty rate 49.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 34.2% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $7,490 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $340,819 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $45,503 (vs Georgia $75,639) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $31,514 |
| Median Household Income | $29,583 (vs Georgia $70,136) |
| Poverty Rate | 49.0% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | service_economy |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | lower-income |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $29,583 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.4% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 3% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 3.4% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 4,956 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $201,859,148 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $40,731 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 4,757,900 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% (vs Georgia 3.5%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 136 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 84,570 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 621.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Cotton, Animal Totals, Field Crops, Other, Vegetable Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 304 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 3,317 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 111,337 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 13 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 11 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (3)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (2)
| Nearest Snap · Name | DOLLAR GENERAL 7047 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 2 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | EASTMAN DODGE COUNTY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $110,759,833 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 5,558.84 (vs Georgia $7,735) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 19,925 people (vs Georgia 37,381) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 85.2% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 3.4% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 47.1 years (vs Georgia 35.6y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 62.4% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12