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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Milford

Michigan · 6,272 residents · 2.451 sq mi
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Milford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,688. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $157,200. Households here earn about 34% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,272
+14%since 1990
from 5,511 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.2
+12%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Milford
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.2%(517)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.1%(507)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.7%(482)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.1%(447)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.9%(243)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.7%(923)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4418.3%(1,146)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414.1%(882)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.6%(474)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745%(314)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844%(252)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.4%(85)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,688
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,323 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,159
+77%since 1990
from $14,814 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,200
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $83,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $463 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.7%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
25.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(5,371)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(60)
Asian1.6%(89)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(6,051)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(83)
Asian0.5%(30)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(121)
Puerto Rican0.5%(35)
Salvadoran0.2%(14)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(25)
Chinese0.3%(19)
Asian Indian0.3%(17)
Korean0.1%(8)
Japanese0.1%(7)
Ancestry
German22.4%(1,456)
Irish17.6%(1,139)
Polish13.3%(866)
English12.3%(801)
Italian7.1%(459)
Dutch6.6%(425)
American5%(327)
Scotch-Irish3.5%(226)
French3.4%(220)
Scottish3.3%(213)
Danish2.2%(142)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish2%(128)
Slovak1.4%(88)
Finnish0.8%(52)
Norwegian0.7%(48)
Armenian0.5%(33)
Romanian0.5%(30)
Ukrainian0.5%(30)
Russian0.4%(26)
Canadian0.4%(25)
Lithuanian0.4%(24)
Welsh0.3%(22)
Arab0.3%(21)
Lebanese0.3%(21)
Belgian0.3%(21)
Greek0.2%(16)
Austrian0.1%(9)
Hungarian0.1%(8)
Croatian0.1%(7)
Serbian0.1%(7)
British0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.6%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 83.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−23%since 1990
from 27.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27%(610)
Married62%(1,399)
Widowed3.1%(70)
Divorced7.9%(178)
Women 15+
Never married21%(541)
Married53.4%(1,377)
Widowed8.8%(228)
Divorced16.9%(435)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, Michigan?

Milford, Michigan has about 6,272 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Milford, Michigan?

The typical household in Milford, Michigan earns about $59,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milford, Michigan expensive?

In Milford, Michigan, the median home is worth about $157,200, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, Michigan?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in Milford, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milford, Michigan?

About 7.2% of people in Milford, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milford, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Milford, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 761 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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