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Milford

Michigan · 6,175 residents · 2.451 sq mi
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Milford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,471. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $186,700. Households here earn about 29% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,175
−2%since 2000
from 6,272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,519 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+16%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Milford
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,471
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,372
+20%since 2000
from $26,159 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $589 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+13%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(6,051)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(83)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(308)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(5,825)
Black0.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2%(125)
Asian0.7%(43)
Other1.7%(103)
Diversity Score12%(742)
Diversity Score
12
+145%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% 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
7.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.1%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, Michigan?

Milford, Michigan has about 6,175 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milford, Michigan?

The typical household in Milford, Michigan earns about $62,471 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 $186,700, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, Michigan?

About 33.9% 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 8.1% 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 664 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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