Milam County, Texas
Milam County: county in Texas, United States
About
Milam County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,757 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 24,708 inhabitants. Its county seat is Cameron. The county was created 189 years ago in 1836.
County Snapshot
Milam County at a glance
Milam County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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RockdalePopulation 5,448
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Quick Facts about Milam County
| Population | 24,708 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 1646 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.7863,-96.9769 |
| Named for | Benjamin Milam |
| Altitude | 374 feet / 114 meters |
| Capital | Cameron |
| Establishment | January 01, 1837 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 10:32:51 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.2% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Milam County is located at 30°47'11"N 96°58'37"W (30.7863400, -96.9768500). It has 5 neighbors: Robertson County, Bell County, Burleson County, Falls County and Lee County.
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The largest city of Milam County is Rockdale with a population of 5,448. Other cities include, Cameron population 5,410, Thorndale population 1,302, Buckholts population 518 and Milano population 420. See all Milam County cities & populated places.
Milam County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Milam County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rockdale | 5,448 | City in Milam County, Texas |
| Cameron | 5,410 | City in Milam County, Texas, United States |
| Thorndale | 1,302 | City in Milam County, Texas, United States |
| Buckholts | 518 | Town of the United States |
| Milano | 420 | City in Milam County, Texas, United States |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipita...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Milam County
Official Website- Cameron
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Milam County decreased by 0.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,757 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,607 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,114 | -2.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,090 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,143 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,362 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,680 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,939 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,045 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,823 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,708 | -0.47% | estimation process |
People born in Milam County (3)
People born in Milam County, including R&B and blues guitarist and singer Pee Wee Crayton, United States Army general Cyrus Rowlett Smith, politician Jesse James, .
More notable people
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