Upper Milford township is located in Lehigh County Pennsylvania. Upper Milford township has a 2024 population of 8,198. Upper Milford township is currently growing at a rate of 1.11% annually and its population has increased by 4.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,816 in 2020.
The average household income in Upper Milford township is $132,598 with a poverty rate of 2.25%. The median age in Upper Milford township is 48.4 years: 45.6 years for males, and 50.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Upper Milford township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,360 | 92.71% |
| Asian | 207 | 2.61% |
| Two or more races | 159 | 2% |
| Other race | 152 | 1.91% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,930 | 2.71 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Married | 2,098 | 3.04 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Non Family | 622 | 1.35 | 82 | 18 |
| Female | 146 | 3.56 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Male | 64 | 3.06 | 100 | 0 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
87.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 162 | 2.83% |
| Associates Degree | 616 | 10.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,819 | 31.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 677 | 11.81% |
| High School Graduate | 1,714 | 29.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 1.06% |
| Some College | 685 | 11.95% |
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 | 5,302 | 5,132 | 2,287 |
| Hispanic | 174 | 174 | 34 |
| Asian | 164 | 113 | 95 |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 100 | 99 |
| Other Race | 73 | 73 | 0 |
| Black | 29 | 27 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,962 | $73,875 | $28,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,028 | $134,219 | $84,632 |
| High School Graduate | $53,808 | $57,986 | $35,577 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $54,375 | $61,648 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,763 | $66,344 | $47,798 |
| Some College | $53,819 | $62,361 | $48,589 |
$57,763
Average Earnings
$66,344
Average Male
$47,798
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.29% of Upper Milford township residents speak only English, while 11.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 6.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,162 | 169 | 2.36% |
| Hispanic | 395 | 7 | 1.77% |
| Black | 47 | 2 | 4.26% |
2.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.95%
Male Poverty Rate
3.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Upper Milford township is Black, with 4.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Upper Milford township is Hispanic, with 1.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 3.31% |
| High School | 2.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.59% |
| Female Employed | 1.52% |
| Male Employed | 0.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $119,938 | $145,055 |
| Households | $110,780 | $132,598 |
| Married Families | $120,847 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,500 | $78,262 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.7%
Male Marriage Rate
66.0%
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
386
Number of Veterans
386
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 194 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 154 |
| 75+ | 131 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 386 | 6.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
70.2%
Born in Upper Milford township
93.36%
Native Born
6.64%
Foreign Born
4.53%
Non Citizen
2.1%
Naturalized
93.36% of Upper Milford township residents were born in the United States, with 70.2% having been born in Pennsylvania. 4.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,648 | 90 | 1.05% |
| 2028 | 8,558 | 90 | 1.06% |
| 2027 | 8,468 | 90 | 1.07% |
| 2026 | 8,378 | 90 | 1.09% |
| 2025 | 8,288 | 90 | 1.1% |
| 2024 | 8,198 | 90 | 1.11% |
| 2023 | 8,108 | 90 | 1.12% |
| 2022 | 8,018 | 105 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 7,913 | 97 | 1.24% |
| 2020 | 7,816 | -133 | -1.67% |
| 2019 | 7,949 | 120 | 1.53% |
| 2018 | 7,829 | 124 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 7,705 | 125 | 1.65% |
| 2016 | 7,580 | 43 | 0.57% |
| 2015 | 7,537 | 34 | 0.45% |
| 2014 | 7,503 | 68 | 0.91% |
| 2013 | 7,435 | 20 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 7,415 | 35 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 7,380 | 90 | 1.23% |
| 2010 | 7,290 | 0 | 0% |