Milford town is located in Worcester County Massachusetts. Milford town has a 2024 population of 30,239. Milford town is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually and its population has decreased by -0.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,345 in 2020.
The average household income in Milford town is $115,314 with a poverty rate of 9.21%. The median age in Milford town is 39.8 years: 37.7 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Milford town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,133 | 73.28% |
| Two or more races | 2,978 | 9.86% |
| Other race | 2,877 | 9.53% |
| Black or African American | 1,196 | 3.96% |
| Asian | 755 | 2.5% |
| Native American | 263 | 0.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,454 | 2.62 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Married | 5,914 | 3.24 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Non Family | 3,569 | 1.29 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Female | 1,374 | 3.17 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Male | 597 | 3.07 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
70.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,361 | 6.3% |
| Associates Degree | 2,109 | 9.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,731 | 21.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,633 | 12.19% |
| High School Graduate | 6,052 | 28.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,420 | 6.58% |
| Some College | 3,290 | 15.23% |
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 | 16,124 | 14,787 | 6,135 |
| Hispanic | 2,145 | 1,201 | 201 |
| Other Race | 1,835 | 1,296 | 185 |
| 2+ Races | 1,500 | 1,306 | 386 |
| Black | 710 | 579 | 129 |
| Asian | 645 | 547 | 417 |
| Native American | 155 | 38 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,194 | $90,577 | $59,347 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,370 | $125,930 | $77,319 |
| High School Graduate | $35,212 | $49,982 | $28,248 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,190 | $42,292 | $26,023 |
| Overall | $55,072 | $65,165 | $43,521 |
| Some College | $52,848 | $58,507 | $45,368 |
$55,072
Average Earnings
$65,165
Average Male
$43,521
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.45% of Milford town residents speak only English, while 34.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 21.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,917 | 1,806 | 8.63% |
| Other | 2,877 | 725 | 25.2% |
| Hispanic | 3,508 | 264 | 7.53% |
| Multiple | 2,930 | 130 | 4.44% |
| Black | 1,196 | 40 | 3.34% |
| Asian | 755 | 15 | 1.99% |
9.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.76%
Male Poverty Rate
9.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Milford town is Other, with 25.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Milford town is Asian, with 1.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.3% |
| High School | 7.84% |
| Some College | 7.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.98% |
| Female Employed | 4.4% |
| Male Employed | 3.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,796 | $132,268 |
| Households | $92,843 | $115,314 |
| Married Families | $121,389 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,291 | $68,816 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,204
Number of Veterans
1,105
Male Veterans
99
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 436 |
| Second Gulf War | 225 |
| First Gulf War | 219 |
| Korea | 78 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 318 |
| 75+ | 315 |
| 55 to 64 | 283 |
| 65 to 74 | 220 |
| 18 to 34 | 68 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,179 | 6.46% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 0.59% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 0.69% |
| Black | 12 | 1.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
67.8%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
58.03%
Born in Milford town
74.1%
Native Born
25.9%
Foreign Born
18.01%
Non Citizen
7.89%
Naturalized
74.1% of Milford town residents were born in the United States, with 58.03% having been born in Massachusetts. 18.01% 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 | 30,149 | -18 | -0.06% |
| 2028 | 30,167 | -18 | -0.06% |
| 2027 | 30,185 | -18 | -0.06% |
| 2026 | 30,203 | -18 | -0.06% |
| 2025 | 30,221 | -18 | -0.06% |
| 2024 | 30,239 | -18 | -0.06% |
| 2023 | 30,257 | -18 | -0.06% |
| 2022 | 30,275 | -83 | -0.27% |
| 2021 | 30,358 | 13 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 30,345 | 1,294 | 4.45% |
| 2019 | 29,051 | 20 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 29,031 | 106 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 28,925 | 188 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 28,737 | 97 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 28,640 | 98 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 28,542 | 219 | 0.77% |
| 2013 | 28,323 | 103 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 28,220 | 105 | 0.37% |
| 2011 | 28,115 | 81 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 28,034 | 0 | 0% |