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Milford, Connecticut
Milford, town, in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Milford had 53,606 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 52,044 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 52,684 (±32). GEOID 0917047535.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
53,606
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 52,044 · ACS 2020-2024: 52,684 ±32
Median household income
$110,669
±$7,268 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$416,800
±$9,359 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,882
±$80 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Milford and what county is it in?
Milford is a town in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 22.2 square miles of land, 2,347 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Milford: Milford (city, 50,558 in 2020) and Woodmont (borough, 1,486 in 2020).
Milford is in the New Haven, CT metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Milford, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 53,606 people lived in Milford on July 1, 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, faster than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 52,044 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 52,684 (±32).
| Measure | Milford | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 52,684±32 | 570,598 | – |
| Households | 22,527±564 | 230,673 | – |
| Average household size | 2.32±0.06 | 2.38 | – |
| Housing units | 24,075±565 | 248,267 | – |
Milford's population since 2000
From 52,305 in 2000 to 53,606 in 2025: up 2.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Milford 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?
The median resident of Milford is 46.6 years old; 17.2% are under 18 and 22.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.3%. 9.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Milford | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.6±1.4 | 40.2 | – |
| Under 18 years | 17.2%±1.2 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.1%±1.6 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 48.4%±1.1 pts | 48.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.3%±1.5 pts | 19.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.5%±2.0 pts | 58.5% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.9 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| 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 | 3.0%±0.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.4%±1.4 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.4%±1.6 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4%±0.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 10.8%±1.1 pts | 11.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.5%±0.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.5%±0.8 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.5%±2.3 pts | 42.0% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.6%±1.8 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.1%±1.4 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±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 earn?
Half of Milford's 22,527 households earn less than $110,669 a year (±$7,268), against $88,197 in South Central Connecticut Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Milford | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $110,669±$7,268 | $88,197 | – |
| Mean household income | $141,351±$4,950 | $121,469 | – |
| Per capita income | $60,925±$2,189 | $49,766 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 5.1%±0.9 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.0%±1.9 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.6%±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?
Owners occupy 75.8% of Milford's occupied homes and renters 24.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $416,800 by its owner (±$9,359). The median renter pays $1,882 a month including utilities, and 40.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Milford | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $416,800±$9,359 | $353,100 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,882±$80 | $1,525 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.3%±7.4 pts | 44.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,452±$65 | $2,377 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.8%±2.5 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.2%±2.5 pts | 39.5% | – |
| Housing units | 24,075±565 | 248,267 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.4%±2.1 pts | 52.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.9%±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.0%±2.1 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7%±1.5 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 many new homes is Milford building?
Builders took permits for 129 new housing units in Milford in 2025 (25 in single-family houses), 2.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Milford work and get to work?
74.1% of Milford's workers drive alone and 17.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Milford | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.5%±1.7 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±0.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.1%±2.2 pts | 69.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.0%±1.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.6%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.7%±1.8 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min±1.1 | 23.5 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?
12 census tracts lie mostly in Milford (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 1511South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 6,565 | $112,107 |
| 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 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) · Census block assignment files
How does Milford compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Milford is the 140th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 6th-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Milford ranks 137th 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 | 6th | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 43rd | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 47th | 303 |
| Median household income | 137th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 114th | 303 |
| Median home value | 111th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 56th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 131st | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 123rd | 297 |
| Median age | 110th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 177th | 300 |
| Work from home | 136th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 189th | 302 |
Milford's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Milford 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?
4 of the 57 figures for Milford 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 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' school search.