Milford · Census data
Milford, Delaware: people, income and housing
The Census Bureau estimates 12,803 people live in Milford, with a median household income of $59,464 and a median age of 41.9. 2.6% of its 5,911 housing units are seasonal or vacation homes. Figures are 2020-2024 American Community Survey estimates.
Milford, Sussex County and Delaware
| Measure | Milford | Sussex County | Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (estimate) | 12,803 | 255,626 | 1,021,191 |
| Median age | 41.9 | 51.9 | 41.6 |
| 65 and older | 23% | 30% | 21% |
| Median household income | $59,464 | $81,497 | $84,954 |
| Below poverty line | 17.2% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| Housing units | 5,911 | 151,799 | 464,203 |
| Seasonal or vacation homes | 3% | 25% | 9% |
| Owner-occupied | 51% | 82% | 73% |
| Median home value | $296,900 | $382,600 | $352,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,260 | $1,238 | $1,401 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 28% | 33% | 36% |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Margins of error are in the answers below. All towns, with a CSV download.
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Questions about people and housing in Milford
How many people live in Milford?
The Census Bureau estimates 12,803 residents (margin of error ± 37) in its 2020-2024 American Community Survey. The 2020 Census counted 11,190. Milford lies in both Kent and Sussex counties; these figures cover the whole city. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Milford city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median age in Milford?
The median age is 41.9 (margin of error ± 4.8), compared with 51.9 for Sussex County and 41.6 for Delaware. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Milford city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of Milford residents are 65 or older?
About 23% of residents are 65 or older, compared with 30% countywide and 21% statewide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census table B01001. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Milford city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median household income in Milford?
The median household income is $59,464 (margin of error ± $4,147) in 2024 dollars, compared with $81,497 for Sussex County and $84,954 for Delaware. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Milford city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the per capita income in Milford?
Per capita income is $34,975 (margin of error ± $3,452), compared with $46,684 countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Milford city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the poverty rate in Milford?
About 17.2% of residents for whom poverty status is determined live below the poverty line (2,152 of 12,484), compared with 10.9% countywide. The margin of error is wide, so treat this as a rough figure. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Milford city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How many housing units are in Milford?
The estimate is 5,911 housing units (margin of error ± 456), of which 5,560 are occupied year-round homes and 351 are counted as vacant. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Milford city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How many homes in Milford are seasonal or vacation homes?
156 housing units (margin of error ± 108) are vacant because they are held for seasonal, recreational or occasional use. That is 2.6% of all housing units, compared with 25.2% countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Milford city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Do most people in Milford own or rent?
About 51% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and 49% are rented, compared with 82% owner-occupied countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Milford city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median home value in Milford?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $296,900 (margin of error ± $19,865), as reported by owners in the 2020-2024 survey. The Sussex County median is $382,600. This is a survey estimate, not a sale price or an assessment. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Milford city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median rent in Milford?
Median gross rent is $1,260 a month (margin of error ± $163), compared with $1,238 countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Milford city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How long is the average commute from Milford?
Workers who commute average about 23 minutes each way, compared with 27 minutes countywide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census tables B08013 and B08303. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Milford city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of adults in Milford have a college degree?
About 28% of residents 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared with 33% countywide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census table B15003. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Milford city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Where do these numbers come from?
They are 5-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey covering 2020 to 2024. They come from a sample, so each carries a margin of error, which is larger for small towns. Ratios marked as computed by SussexCounty.ai use the Census counts named in the answer. The full table for every Sussex town is on Census data by town. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Milford city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.