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Milford

Connecticut · 51,215 residents (2025 est.) · 21.905 sq mi
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Milford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,201. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $415,200. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,023
+1%since 2000
from 50,594 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
2,329 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+18%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:51,215 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,201
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,594
+111%since 2000
from $28,773 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+3%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$415,200
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,882
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $860 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+38%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(46,151)
Black1.8%(928)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,691)
Asian2.3%(1,182)
Other0%
Diversity Score18%(9,129)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(40,898)
Black3%(1,542)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(4,854)
Asian3.7%(1,863)
Other3.7%(1,866)
Diversity Score43.1%(21,995)
Diversity Score
43
+139%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.3%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 83.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 87.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, Connecticut?

Milford, Connecticut has about 51,023 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milford, Connecticut?

The typical household in Milford, Connecticut earns about $111,201 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milford, Connecticut expensive?

In Milford, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $415,200, and the typical rent is about $1,882 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, Connecticut?

About 50.3% of adults age 25 and over in Milford, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milford, Connecticut?

About 5.2% of people in Milford, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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