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Milford

New York · 415 residents · 0.424 sq mi
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Milford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,729. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 96 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,800. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% 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
415
−19%since 2000
from 511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
979 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+15%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3323814304785271990201020202024Milford
2024475
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,729
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,594 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,039
+33%since 2000
from $17,282 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$532
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−36.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+63%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(483)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(11)
Asian1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(42)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(388)
Black1.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(7)
Asian1.2%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(42)
Diversity Score
10
+23%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
−1%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% 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
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, New York?

Milford, New York has about 415 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Milford, New York earns about $40,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milford, New York expensive?

In Milford, New York, the median home is worth about $106,800, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, New York?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Milford, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milford, New York?

About 14.7% of people in Milford, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milford, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Milford, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 46 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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