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Milford

Connecticut · 50,558 residents · 21.905 sq mi
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Milford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,785. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $319,900. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50,558
Unchangedsince 2000
from 50,594 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
2,308 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+19%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,785
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,619
+79%since 2000
from $28,773 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$319,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,607
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $860 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+23%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(40,152)
Black3%(1,506)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(4,002)
Asian5.6%(2,813)
Other2.2%(1,132)
Diversity Score41.7%(21,085)
Diversity Score
42
+131%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.2%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, Connecticut?

Milford, Connecticut has about 50,558 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milford, Connecticut?

The typical household in Milford, Connecticut earns about $95,785 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 $319,900, and the typical rent is about $1,607 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, Connecticut?

About 45.0% 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 4.1% of people in Milford, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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