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Milford

Delaware · 14,723 residents (2025 est.) · 9.857 sq mi
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Milford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,464. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $296,900. Households here earn about 30% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,803
+90%since 2000
from 6,732 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,299 / sq mi
+90%since 2000
from 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+19%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,723 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K9K11K13K1990201020202024Milford
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,464
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,525 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,975
+116%since 2000
from $16,181 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+2%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$296,900
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,260
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $542 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
48.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+73%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(4,343)
Black23%(1,547)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(594)
Asian1%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.1%(4,177)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(6,876)
Black19.5%(2,497)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(2,108)
Asian4.6%(585)
Other5.8%(737)
Diversity Score80.1%(10,259)
Diversity Score
80
+29%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
15.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 73.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2016
from 83.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 10.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, Delaware?

Milford, Delaware has about 12,803 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milford, Delaware?

The typical household in Milford, Delaware earns about $59,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milford, Delaware expensive?

In Milford, Delaware, the median home is worth about $296,900, and the typical rent is about $1,260 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, Delaware?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Milford, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milford, Delaware?

About 17.2% of people in Milford, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milford, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Milford, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,695 residents, a change of about 110 percent over that period.

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