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Milford city, Connecticut
Milford city, city, in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Milford city had 51,215 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 50,558 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 51,023 (±278). GEOID 0947515.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
51,215
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 50,558 · ACS 2020-2024: 51,023 ±278
Median household income
$111,201
±$7,598 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$415,200
±$9,666 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,882
±$83 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Milford city and what county is it in?
Milford city is a city in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 21.9 square miles of land, 2,308 residents per square mile in 2020.
Milford city is in the New Haven, CT metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Milford city lies entirely within Milford, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Milford city, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 51,215 people lived in Milford city on July 1, 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 50,558 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 51,023 (±278).
| Measure | Milford city | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 51,023 ±278 | 570,598 | −1,709 |
| Households | 21,702 ±571 | 230,673 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.33 ±0.06 | 2.38 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 23,194 ±570 | 248,267 | no clear change |
Milford city's population since 2000
From 50,594 in 2000 to 51,215 in 2025: up 1.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Milford city as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Milford city?
The median resident of Milford city is 46.3 years old; 17.3% are under 18 and 21.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.5%. 9.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Milford city | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 ±1.4 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.3% ±1.2 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.8% ±1.6 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 48.3% ±1.1 pts | 48.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.5% ±1.5 pts | 19.5% | +3.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.2% ±2.0 pts | 58.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±0.9 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±0.6 pts | 4.5% | −3.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±0.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.5% ±1.5 pts | 13.7% | −2.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.6% ±1.7 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±0.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 10.8% ±1.1 pts | 11.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.5% ±0.7 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.5% ±0.8 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.3% ±2.3 pts | 42.0% | +7.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.3% ±1.8 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.1% ±1.5 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±0.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Milford city earn?
Half of Milford city's 21,702 households earn less than $111,201 a year (±$7,598), against $88,197 in South Central Connecticut Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. In 2015-2019 it was $112,957 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Milford city | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,201 ±$7,598 | $88,197 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $141,222 ±$5,255 | $121,469 | – |
| Per capita income | $60,594 ±$2,271 | $49,766 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.2% ±1.0 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.1% ±2.0 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.7% ±1.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% ±1.2 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.0% ±1.4 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Milford city?
Owners occupy 75.5% of Milford city's occupied homes and renters 24.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $415,200 by its owner (±$9,666). The median renter pays $1,882 a month including utilities, and 40.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Milford city | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $415,200 ±$9,666 | $353,100 | +$30,608 |
| Median gross rent | $1,882 ±$83 | $1,525 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.4% ±7.6 pts | 44.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,446 ±$65 | $2,377 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.5% ±2.6 pts | 60.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.5% ±2.6 pts | 39.5% | – |
| Housing units | 23,194 ±570 | 248,267 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7% ±1.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.1% ±2.2 pts | 52.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.8% ±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.7% ±2.2 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% ±1.6 pts | 11.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Milford city work and get to work?
74.1% of Milford city's workers drive alone and 17.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Milford city | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.7% ±1.7 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±0.9 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.1% ±2.3 pts | 69.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.1% ±1.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.6% ±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.6% ±1.9 pts | 14.3% | +12.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min ±1.1 | 23.5 min | −2.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Milford city?
12 census tracts lie mostly in Milford city (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $84,756 (Tract 1501) to $147,672 (Tract 1507).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1506South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 6,685 | $137,757 |
| Tract 1507South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 4,688 | $147,672 |
| Tract 1501South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 4,473 | $84,756 |
| Tract 1504South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 4,051 | $97,852 |
| Tract 1511South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 6,565 | $112,107 |
| Tract 1510South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 4,064 | $111,143 |
| Tract 1505South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 3,992 | $121,324 |
| Tract 1508South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 3,839 | $102,750 |
| Tract 1509South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 3,933 | $135,294 |
| Tract 1503South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 3,662 | $90,625 |
| Tract 1502South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 3,531 | $117,159 |
| Tract 1512South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 3,201 | $119,671 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Milford city) · Census block assignment files
How does Milford city compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Milford city is the 799th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 12th-most populous of 30 in Connecticut.
Milford city ranks 134th of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 12th | 30 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 120th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 49th | 303 |
| Median household income | 134th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 118th | 303 |
| Median home value | 112th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 56th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 130th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 124th | 297 |
| Median age | 115th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 182nd | 300 |
| Work from home | 140th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 191st | 302 |
Milford city's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Milford city with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Milford city?
4 of the 57 figures for Milford city on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Milford city are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Milford.