Milford is a city located in Sussex County Delaware. Milford has a 2024 population of 13,948. Milford is currently growing at a rate of 4.96% annually and its population has increased by 23.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,310 in 2020.
The average household income in Milford is $73,238 with a poverty rate of 15.95%. The median age in Milford is 43.6 years: 40 years for males, and 47.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Milford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,018 | 59.91% |
| Black or African American | 2,668 | 22.78% |
| Two or more races | 814 | 6.95% |
| Other race | 779 | 6.65% |
| Asian | 382 | 3.26% |
| Native American | 53 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,034 | 2.27 | 50 | 50 |
| Non Family | 2,465 | 1.13 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Married | 1,578 | 3.19 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Female | 597 | 3.49 | 29.6 | 70.4 |
| Male | 394 | 3.86 | 36 | 64 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
50.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 572 | 6.64% |
| Associates Degree | 768 | 8.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,604 | 18.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 915 | 10.62% |
| High School Graduate | 2,515 | 29.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 547 | 6.35% |
| Some College | 1,695 | 19.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,620 | 5,215 | 1,970 |
| Black | 1,620 | 1,423 | 230 |
| Hispanic | 872 | 498 | 150 |
| 2+ Races | 424 | 397 | 87 |
| Other Race | 355 | 99 | 0 |
| Asian | 316 | 174 | 110 |
| Native American | 33 | 32 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 96.97%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 51.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,897 | $45,857 | $50,950 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,316 | $78,750 | $54,091 |
| High School Graduate | $36,648 | $45,664 | $35,726 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,745 | $33,882 | $30,994 |
| Overall | $41,112 | $42,396 | $40,412 |
| Some College | $46,875 | $48,011 | $37,180 |
$41,112
Average Earnings
$42,396
Average Male
$40,412
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.01% of Milford residents speak only English, while 25.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,603 | 725 | 27.85% |
| Hispanic | 1,548 | 467 | 30.17% |
| White | 6,321 | 398 | 6.3% |
| Multiple | 814 | 256 | 31.45% |
| Other | 779 | 207 | 26.57% |
| Asian | 382 | 87 | 22.77% |
15.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.32%
Male Poverty Rate
17.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Milford is Multiple, with 31.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Milford is White, with 6.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.22% |
| High School | 16.48% |
| Some College | 8.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.82% |
| Male Employed | 9.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.54% |
| Female Employed | 7.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,186 | $86,476 |
| Households | $53,472 | $73,238 |
| Married Families | $85,227 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,738 | $55,511 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
35.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
824
Number of Veterans
632
Male Veterans
192
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 244 |
| Second Gulf War | 144 |
| First Gulf War | 80 |
| Korea | 49 |
| World War II | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 224 |
| 35 to 54 | 187 |
| 55 to 64 | 169 |
| 75+ | 162 |
| 18 to 34 | 82 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 542 | 9.03% |
| Black | 161 | 9.3% |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 15% |
| Asian | 37 | 11.18% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 2.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
39.23%
Born in Milford
82%
Native Born
18%
Foreign Born
10%
Non Citizen
8%
Naturalized
82% of Milford residents were born in the United States, with 39.23% having been born in Delaware. 10% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,247 | 660 | 3.98% |
| 2028 | 16,587 | 660 | 4.14% |
| 2027 | 15,927 | 660 | 4.32% |
| 2026 | 15,267 | 659 | 4.51% |
| 2025 | 14,608 | 660 | 4.73% |
| 2024 | 13,948 | 659 | 4.96% |
| 2023 | 13,289 | 271 | 2.08% |
| 2022 | 13,018 | 672 | 5.44% |
| 2021 | 12,346 | 1,036 | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 11,310 | -463 | -3.93% |
| 2019 | 11,773 | 392 | 3.44% |
| 2018 | 11,381 | 336 | 3.04% |
| 2017 | 11,045 | 227 | 2.1% |
| 2016 | 10,818 | 216 | 2.04% |
| 2015 | 10,602 | 171 | 1.64% |
| 2014 | 10,431 | 159 | 1.55% |
| 2013 | 10,272 | 345 | 3.48% |
| 2012 | 9,927 | 170 | 1.74% |
| 2011 | 9,757 | 142 | 1.48% |
| 2010 | 9,615 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,732 | 692 | 11.46% |
| 1990 | 6,040 | 684 | 12.77% |
| 1980 | 5,356 | 42 | 0.79% |
| 1970 | 5,314 | 1,767 | 49.82% |
| 1960 | 3,547 | -1,632 | -31.51% |
| 1950 | 5,179 | 965 | 22.9% |
| 1940 | 4,214 | 495 | 13.31% |
| 1930 | 3,719 | 1,016 | 37.59% |
| 1920 | 2,703 | 100 | 3.84% |
| 1910 | 2,603 | 103 | 4.12% |
| 1900 | 2,500 | -65 | -2.53% |
| 1890 | 2,565 | -14,682 | -85.13% |