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Milford Center

Ohio · 959 residents (2025 est.) · 0.422 sq mi
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Milford Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,125. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,100. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
770
+23%since 2000
from 626 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,825 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.9
−7%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:959 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5847108379631K1990201020202024Milford Center
2024770
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,125
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,740
+89%since 2000
from $18,346 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.0%
+38.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
−23%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,438
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.9%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+12%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(616)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(709)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other6.9%(53)
Diversity Score18.4%(142)
Diversity Score
18
+1050%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+84%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 94.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
0.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
42.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2017
from 83.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milford Center, Ohio?

Milford Center, Ohio has about 770 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milford Center, Ohio?

The typical household in Milford Center, Ohio earns about $93,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milford Center, Ohio expensive?

In Milford Center, Ohio, the median home is worth about $197,100, and the typical rent is about $1,438 a month.

How educated are people in Milford Center, Ohio?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Milford Center, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milford Center, Ohio?

About 2.5% of people in Milford Center, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milford Center, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Milford Center, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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