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Milford

Nebraska · 2,090 residents · 0.794 sq mi
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Milford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $112,300. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,090
+1%since 2000
from 2,070 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,632 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.7
+12%since 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Milford
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,039 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,834
+16%since 2000
from $16,217 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$473
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+31%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,014)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(31)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(92)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,014)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(34)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1.8%(38)
Diversity Score9.5%(199)
Diversity Score
10
+115%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
Female
42.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−56.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, Nebraska?

Milford, Nebraska has about 2,090 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milford, Nebraska?

The typical household in Milford, Nebraska earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milford, Nebraska expensive?

In Milford, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $112,300, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, Nebraska?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Milford, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milford, Nebraska?

About 16.9% of people in Milford, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milford, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Milford, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 201 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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