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Milford

Massachusetts · 27,731 residents · 10.154 sq mi
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Milford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,310. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $464,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,731
+14%since 2000
from 24,230 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,731 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,386 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+5%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K26K27K28K1990201020202024Milford
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,310
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,090 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,167
+85%since 2000
from $22,813 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
−2%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$464,700
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,889
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $678 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+42%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(21,804)
Black1.4%(328)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,129)
Asian1.8%(433)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.8%(4,554)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59%(16,350)
Black3.8%(1,059)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(5,228)
Asian3%(827)
Other15.4%(4,267)
Diversity Score73.9%(20,480)
Diversity Score
74
+293%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
+92%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
31.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2017
from 83.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2016
from 73.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2016
from 7.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, Massachusetts?

Milford, Massachusetts has about 27,731 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milford, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Milford, Massachusetts earns about $93,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milford, Massachusetts expensive?

In Milford, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $464,700, and the typical rent is about $1,889 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, Massachusetts?

About 32.6% of adults age 25 and over in Milford, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milford, Massachusetts?

About 8.4% of people in Milford, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milford, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Milford, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,392 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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