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Milford

New Hampshire · 8,835 residents · 5.682 sq mi
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Milford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,974. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $242,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,835
+7%since 2000
from 8,293 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,555 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,460 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+11%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Milford
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,974
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,716 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,121
+25%since 2000
from $24,025 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,071
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $715 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
46.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+52%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(7,938)
Black0.9%(77)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(88)
Asian1%(83)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(615)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(8,204)
Black1.3%(116)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(217)
Asian1.4%(122)
Other3%(269)
Diversity Score19.2%(1,698)
Diversity Score
19
+159%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+73%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
3.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.2%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, New Hampshire?

Milford, New Hampshire has about 8,835 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milford, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Milford, New Hampshire earns about $63,974 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milford, New Hampshire expensive?

In Milford, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $242,600, and the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, New Hampshire?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Milford, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milford, New Hampshire?

About 8.4% of people in Milford, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milford, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Milford, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 820 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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