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Milford

Ohio · 6,436 residents (2025 est.) · 3.712 sq mi
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Milford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,057. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $238,700. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,497
+3%since 2000
from 6,284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,750 / sq mi
+3%since 2009
from 1,701 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+25%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,436 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Milford
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.2%(208)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(459)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.4%(349)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.2%(339)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(249)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.7%(435)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.5%(811)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.5%(879)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.8%(830)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.9%(1,226)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.1%(396)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.9%(316)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,057
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,923 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,485
+120%since 2000
from $22,529 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
−9%since 2010
from 0.500 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$940
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
50.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−26%since 2009
from 4.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
64
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(5,939)
Black3.3%(209)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(57)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(6,011)
Black2.4%(157)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(32)
Other4.6%(297)
Diversity Score
18
+60%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Chinese0.4%(25)
Taiwanese0.1%(7)
Ancestry
German35.9%(2,332)
English15.8%(1,029)
Irish14.7%(955)
American6%(387)
Italian4.6%(299)
Norwegian3.3%(212)
Polish2.9%(189)
French1.5%(98)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(98)
Scottish1.4%(93)
Welsh1.3%(86)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1%(63)
British0.8%(51)
Swedish0.6%(38)
Hungarian0.5%(33)
Slovene0.4%(27)
Canadian0.3%(20)
Swiss0.3%(19)
Greek0.2%(13)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.5%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+18.5 ptssince 2017
from 70.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.7%(883)
Married38.6%(1,010)
Widowed4.1%(108)
Divorced23.5%(616)
Women 15+
Never married29.5%(846)
Married32.5%(932)
Widowed15.7%(449)
Divorced22.2%(637)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford, Ohio?

Milford, Ohio has about 6,497 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milford, Ohio?

The typical household in Milford, Ohio earns about $78,057 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milford, Ohio expensive?

In Milford, Ohio, the median home is worth about $238,700, and the typical rent is about $940 a month.

How educated are people in Milford, Ohio?

About 37.0% of adults age 25 and over in Milford, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milford, Ohio?

About 9.9% of people in Milford, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milford, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Milford, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 836 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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