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New Milford

Pennsylvania · 796 residents (2025 est.) · 1.016 sq mi
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New Milford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,875. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 14% 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 $159,900. Households here earn about 27% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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
748
−15%since 2000
from 878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
736 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 864 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+2%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:796 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6477378289181K1990201020202024New Milford
2024748
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,875
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,012 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,716
+149%since 2000
from $14,733 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
+37%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+19%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(867)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(696)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(22)
Diversity Score16.5%(123)
Diversity Score
16
+547%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% 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
8.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 17.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+22.1 ptssince 2017
from 70.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Milford, Pennsylvania?

New Milford, Pennsylvania has about 748 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Milford, Pennsylvania earns about $56,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Milford, Pennsylvania expensive?

In New Milford, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $159,900, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in New Milford, Pennsylvania?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in New Milford, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Milford, Pennsylvania?

About 12.3% of people in New Milford, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Milford, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, New Milford, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 188 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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