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Milford

Indiana · 1,562 residents · 1.452 sq mi
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Milford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,580. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
1,562
+1%since 2000
from 1,550 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,076 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,067 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+2%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Milford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,580
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,458 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,109
+11%since 2000
from $17,247 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade44.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+24%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(1,337)
Black0.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(173)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.6%(427)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(1,334)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(193)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.6%(462)
Diversity Score
30
+7%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−2.0 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
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.8%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, Indiana?

Milford, Indiana has about 1,562 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milford, Indiana?

The typical household in Milford, Indiana earns about $40,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milford, Indiana expensive?

In Milford, Indiana, the median home is worth about $101,600, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, Indiana?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Milford, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milford, Indiana?

About 11.7% of people in Milford, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milford, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Milford, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 170 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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