Milford, Delaware

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
11,714
Population
$53,472
Median Income
$255,300
Home Value
43.6
Median Age

Demographics

Milford has a population of 11,714 with a median age of 43.6. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
59.9%
Black
22.8%
Hispanic
13.3%
Asian
3.3%
Other
0.7%
Demographic Value
Total Population11,714
Median Age43.6
White59.9%
Black or African American22.8%
Asian3.3%
Hispanic or Latino13.3%
Other / Two or More Races0.7%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Milford is $53,472, which is 28.8% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $33,823. The poverty rate is 16.0%.

$53,472
Median Household Income
$33,823
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Milford is 6.1%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Milford, 87.0% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10.6% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
87.0%
Bachelor's+
29.2%
Graduate+
10.6%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher87.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher29.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree10.6%

Housing

The median home value in Milford is $255,300, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,109. The homeownership rate is 50.0%.

$255,300
Median Home Value
$1,109/mo
Median Rent
50.0%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$255,300
Median Monthly Rent$1,109
Homeownership Rate50.0%
Vacancy Rate6.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Milford, Delaware?
The population of Milford, Delaware is 11,714 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Milford, Delaware?
The median household income in Milford, Delaware is $53,472. This is 28.8% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Milford, Delaware?
The median home value in Milford, Delaware is $255,300. The median monthly rent is $1,109.
What percentage of people in Milford have a college degree?
In Milford, Delaware, 29.2% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 87.0% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Milford, Delaware an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Milford, Delaware is 4.8x (median home value $255,300 vs. median income $53,472), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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