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Milford

Kansas · 408 residents · 0.572 sq mi
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Milford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,875. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 94 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $184,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
408
−19%since 2000
from 502 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.3
+32%since 2000
from 27.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2503494485476461990201020202024Milford
2024337
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.6%(31)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.3%(34)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.6%(27)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.7%(15)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(24)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416.9%(69)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411%(45)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.8%(44)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.5%(55)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.6%(35)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.9%(24)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.2%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,875
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,859
+82%since 2000
from $14,246 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,400
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.4% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+59%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Milford on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(422)
Black3.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(32)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(320)
Black5.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(35)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other12.4%(51)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.8%(20)
Asian origin
Korean0.9%(3)
Ancestry
German23.9%(83)
English12.7%(44)
Irish12.4%(43)
American11.8%(41)
British9.2%(32)
Scotch-Irish6.1%(21)
Scottish4.9%(17)
Swedish4.6%(16)
Dutch2.3%(8)
Danish1.2%(4)
French0.6%(2)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.6%(2)
Italian0.3%(1)
Swiss0.3%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest British population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
39.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.1%(32)
Married53.4%(63)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced19.5%(23)
Women 15+
Never married9.1%(11)
Married58.7%(71)
Widowed11.6%(14)
Divorced20.7%(25)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, Kansas?

Milford, Kansas has about 408 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milford, Kansas?

The typical household in Milford, Kansas earns about $45,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milford, Kansas expensive?

In Milford, Kansas, the median home is worth about $184,400, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, Kansas?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Milford, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milford, Kansas?

About 8.9% of people in Milford, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milford, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Milford, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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