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Milford

New York · 367 residents · 0.424 sq mi
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Milford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,375. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 144 residents. Median home value is $103,800. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
367
−28%since 2000
from 511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
866 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+24%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3323814304785271990201020202024Milford
2024475
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,375
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,594 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,891
+90%since 2000
from $17,282 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+64%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(329)
Black1.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(14)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.2%(59)
Diversity Score
16
+95%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+77%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.0%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, New York?

Milford, New York has about 367 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Milford, New York earns about $39,375 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 $103,800, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, New York?

About 27.7% 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 13.2% 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 94 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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