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Milford

Nebraska · 2,155 residents · 0.794 sq mi
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Milford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,329. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,000. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,155
+4%since 2000
from 2,070 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,714 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.1
+17%since 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Milford
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,329
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,039 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,088
+86%since 2000
from $16,217 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$701
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(1,961)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3%(64)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other2.6%(57)
Diversity Score16%(345)
Diversity Score
16
+260%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, Nebraska?

Milford, Nebraska has about 2,155 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milford, Nebraska?

The typical household in Milford, Nebraska earns about $60,329 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 $166,000, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, Nebraska?

About 24.3% 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 7.9% 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 266 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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