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Milford

New Jersey · 1,195 residents · 1.182 sq mi
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Milford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,519. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value is $152,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,195
−6%since 1990
from 1,273 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,011 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 1,077 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.7
+7%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Milford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,519
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,574 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,039
+42%since 1990
from $17,680 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,200
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $148,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $625 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
31.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−24%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,268)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,157)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(24)
Asian0.4%(5)
Diversity Score6.4%(76)
Diversity Score
6
+199%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.5%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
−6%since 1990
from 27.2 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, New Jersey?

Milford, New Jersey has about 1,195 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Milford, New Jersey earns about $54,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milford, New Jersey expensive?

In Milford, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $152,200, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, New Jersey?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Milford, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milford, New Jersey?

About 3.7% of people in Milford, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milford, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Milford, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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