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Milford

County:
Sussex County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
9.857
State:
Delaware

Milford is a city located in Sussex County, Delaware. Milford has a 2026 population of 15,463. Milford is currently growing at a rate of 4.68% annually and its population has increased by 36.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,310 in 2020.

The median household income in Milford is $59,464 with a poverty rate of 17.24%. The median age in Milford is 41.9 years: 39.5 years for males, and 44.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 77.0 males.

15.5K
Total Population
1,569
Density (mi²)
692 4.68%
Growth

Milford Population

Milford Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202615,4636924.68%
202514,7716924.92%
202414,0797665.75%
202313,3132952.27%
202213,0186745.46%
202112,3441,16010.37%
202011,310-463-3.93%
201911,7733923.44%
201811,3813363.04%
201711,0452272.1%
201610,8182162.04%
201510,6021711.64%
201410,4311591.55%
201310,2723453.48%
20129,9271701.74%
20119,7571421.48%
20109,615560.59%
20006,73269211.46%
19906,04068412.77%
19805,356420.79%
19705,3141,76749.82%
19603,547-1,632-31.51%
19505,17996522.9%
19404,21449513.31%
19303,7191,01637.59%
19202,7031003.84%
19102,6031034.12%
19002,500-65-2.53%
18902,56500%

Median Age

Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 44.8 years
Male: 39.5 years

Milford Adults

There are 9,861 adults, (2,948 of whom are seniors) in Milford.

Sex Ratio

Female: 7,235 (56.5%)
Male: 5,568 (43.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Milford includes 54.03% White, 19.57% Black or African American, 7.62% other race, 4.57% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,91854.03%
Black or African American2,50519.57%
Two or more races1,45011.33%
Other race9767.62%
Asian5854.57%
Native American3692.88%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race9607.5%
Two or more races7465.83%
Native American3522.75%
White420.33%
Black or African American80.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,87653.71%
Black or African American2,49719.5%
Two or more races7045.5%
Asian5854.57%
Native American170.13%
Other race160.12%

Milford Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Milford 's average per capita income is $43,740. Household income levels show a median of $59,464. The poverty rate stands at 17.24%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$106,250-
Families$83,000$95,173
Households$59,464$76,341
Non Families$40,765$53,042

$43,740

Average Income

$59,464

Median Household Income

17.24%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)