Milroy is a city located in Redwood County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 271.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²). 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 271 people, 119 households, and 76 families residing in the city. The population density is 418.5/km² (1,066.0/mi²). There are 132 housing units at an average density of 203.9/km² (519.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.42% White, 0.74% Native American, 0.74% Asian, and 1.11% from other races. 1.85% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 119 households out of which 28.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% are married couples living together, 12.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% are non-families. 33.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.28 and the average family size is 2.87.

In the city the population is spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 122.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 104.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $33,625, and the median income for a family is $36,042. Males have a median income of $29,722 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,866. 9.3% of the population and 5.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 22.4% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.