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Milford

Iowa · 2,898 residents · 2.151 sq mi
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Milford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,721. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value is $108,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,898
+17%since 2000
from 2,474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,347 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+4%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Milford
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,721
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,771
+43%since 2000
from $16,680 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$553
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+20%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,434)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(21)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(82)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,821)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(36)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other0.6%(17)
Diversity Score6.2%(180)
Diversity Score
6
+88%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.6%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
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
1.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, Iowa?

Milford, Iowa has about 2,898 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milford, Iowa?

The typical household in Milford, Iowa earns about $42,721 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 $108,000, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, Iowa?

About 20.9% 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 12.1% 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 725 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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