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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Milford

Massachusetts · 23,339 residents · 10.154 sq mi
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Milford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $37,137. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $158,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,339
−4%vs 2000
vs 24,230 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,299 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 2,386 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.6
−8%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,137
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,090 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,725
−31%vs 2000
vs $22,813 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
4.6%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $165,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$551
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $678 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.1% in 2000
40.1% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+21%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(22,424)
Black1.3%(308)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(1,071)
Asian1.2%(273)
Other1.4%(334)
Diversity Score19.2%(4,484)
Diversity Score
19
+2%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.9%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, Massachusetts?

Milford, Massachusetts has about 23,339 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Milford, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Milford, Massachusetts earns about $37,137 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 $158,400, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, Massachusetts?

About 22.2% 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 4.6% of people in Milford, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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