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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Milford

Iowa · 2,474 residents · 2.151 sq mi
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Milford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,063. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $75,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,474
+14%since 1990
from 2,173 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.4
+10%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Milford
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.9%(145)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.5%(161)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147%(174)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.6%(187)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.9%(146)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411%(271)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416.3%(404)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413%(321)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.2%(203)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.7%(216)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 847%(172)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over3%(74)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,063
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,680
+63%since 1990
from $10,207 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.9%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$397
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
26.4% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Milford on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(2,160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0.2%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,434)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(21)
Asian0.4%(9)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.1%(71)
Guatemalan0.2%(8)
Asian origin
Chinese0.2%(8)
Ancestry
German37%(1,225)
Irish14.1%(468)
English10.9%(360)
Norwegian7.9%(261)
American5.7%(189)
Dutch5.6%(184)
Danish2.6%(86)
Swedish2.3%(77)
French1.4%(46)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(24)
Russian0.7%(22)
Czech0.6%(19)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.5%(16)
Scottish0.4%(14)
Italian0.4%(13)
Swiss0.3%(10)
Belgian0.2%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.9%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.2 min
−39%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.8%(237)
Married60.6%(556)
Widowed3.1%(28)
Divorced10.6%(97)
Women 15+
Never married19.6%(219)
Married51.9%(580)
Widowed14.3%(160)
Divorced14.1%(158)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, Iowa?

Milford, Iowa has about 2,474 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Milford, Iowa?

The typical household in Milford, Iowa earns about $36,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milford, Iowa expensive?

In Milford, Iowa, the median home is worth about $75,900, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, Iowa?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Milford, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milford, Iowa?

About 6.9% of people in Milford, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milford, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Milford, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 301 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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