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Milford

Delaware · 9,559 residents · 9.857 sq mi
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Milford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,982. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,559
+42%since 2000
from 6,732 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
970 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+8%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K9K11K13K1990201020202024Milford
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,982
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,525 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,221
+37%since 2000
from $16,181 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,000
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$955
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $542 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
45.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+50%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(5,654)
Black21.5%(2,054)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(1,510)
Asian1%(100)
Other1.5%(142)
Diversity Score71.2%(6,808)
Diversity Score
71
+15%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, Delaware?

Milford, Delaware has about 9,559 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milford, Delaware?

The typical household in Milford, Delaware earns about $44,982 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 $194,000, and the typical rent is about $955 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, Delaware?

About 15.8% 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 14.3% 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 3,451 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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