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Illinois · 1,116 residents (2025 est.) · 0.671 sq mi
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Milford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,827. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 317 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $74,600. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,052
−23%since 2000
from 1,369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,568 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 2,040 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
−2%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,116 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Milford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,827
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,109 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,917
+41%since 2000
from $19,078 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
+1%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−4%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,339)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(64)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(979)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(31)
Diversity Score16.4%(173)
Diversity Score
16
+252%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2017
from 66.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 6.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, Illinois?

Milford, Illinois has about 1,052 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milford, Illinois?

The typical household in Milford, Illinois earns about $46,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milford, Illinois expensive?

In Milford, Illinois, the median home is worth about $74,600, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, Illinois?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Milford, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milford, Illinois?

About 26.8% of people in Milford, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milford, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Milford, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 455 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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