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Milford

Delaware · 11,190 residents · 9.857 sq mi
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Milford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,948. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $199,600. Households here earn about 34% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,190
+66%since 2000
from 6,732 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,135 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+14%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K9K11K13K1990201020202024Milford
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,948
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,525 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,379
+69%since 2000
from $16,181 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,003
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $542 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
42.9% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+51%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(5,951)
Black22.9%(2,563)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(1,852)
Asian1.9%(211)
Other2.9%(330)
Diversity Score77.1%(8,630)
Diversity Score
77
+24%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
20.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, Delaware?

Milford, Delaware has about 11,190 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milford, Delaware?

The typical household in Milford, Delaware earns about $45,948 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 $199,600, and the typical rent is about $1,003 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, Delaware?

About 27.0% 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 14.6% 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 5,082 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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