Town · Massachusetts
Milford, Massachusetts
Milford, town, in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Milford had 30,832 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 30,379 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 30,431 (±35). GEOID 2502741165.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
30,832
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,379 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,431 ±35
Median household income
$96,365
±$4,232 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$476,700
±$11,574 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,909
±$137 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Milford and what county is it in?
Milford is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It covers 14.8 square miles of land, 2,059 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Milford: Milford (CDP, 26,971 in 2020).
Milford is in the Worcester, MA 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 30,832 people lived in Milford on July 1, 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, in line with Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 30,379 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 30,431 (±35).
| Measure | Milford | Worcester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,431±35 | 867,788 | +1,548 |
| Households | 11,234±455 | 335,826 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.68±0.11 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,627±476 | 355,185 | no clear change |
Milford's population since 2000
From 26,799 in 2000 to 30,832 in 2025: up 15.0%. 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 38.9 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 17.8%. 29.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Milford | Worcester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9±1.8 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.7%±1.9 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8%±1.8 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Male | 52.9%±2.4 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.8%±3.6 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.7%±3.9 pts | 70.3% | −13.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.5%±2.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.2%±1.3 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 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 | 12.4%±3.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 29.7%±3.5 pts | 14.5% | +8.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 37.3%±3.9 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9%±0.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 10.0%±1.6 pts | 13.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3%±2.3 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.6%±2.4 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.3%±3.5 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.8%±2.0 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.5%±2.4 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 11,234 households earn less than $96,365 a year (±$4,232), against $95,939 in Worcester County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $102,447 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Milford | Worcester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,365±$4,232 | $95,939 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $118,245±$6,355 | $124,653 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,209±$2,503 | $48,914 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.6%±2.4 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.4%±7.9 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.5%±2.4 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9%±1.8 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.1%±2.2 pts | 92.9% | – |
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 65.2% of Milford's occupied homes and renters 34.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $476,700 by its owner (±$11,574). The median renter pays $1,909 a month including utilities, and 42.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Milford | Worcester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $476,700±$11,574 | $423,700 | +$89,278 |
| Median gross rent | $1,909±$137 | $1,426 | +$395 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.4%±7.5 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,440±$114 | $2,387 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.2%±3.3 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.8%±3.3 pts | 34.2% | – |
| Housing units | 11,627±476 | 355,185 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2%±3.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.5%±3.3 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6%±1.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.6%±2.9 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1%±1.9 pts | 8.3% | – |
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 13 new housing units in Milford in 2025 (13 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
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?
65.9% of Milford's workers drive alone and 14.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Milford | Worcester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.1%±1.9 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±1.5 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.9%±4.2 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6%±1.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.5%±2.3 pts | 15.6% | +9.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.9 min±4.9 | 29.2 min | +5.7 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?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Milford (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $65,714 (Tract 7443) to $122,821 (Tract 7441.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7441.02Worcester County | 5,493 | $122,821 |
| Tract 7442.02Worcester County | 4,962 | $87,474 |
| Tract 7443Worcester County | 4,958 | $65,714 |
| Tract 7444Worcester County | 4,649 | $86,111 |
| Tract 7441.04Worcester County | 4,570 | $108,958 |
| Tract 7442.01Worcester County | 2,913 | $89,648 |
| Tract 7441.03Worcester County | 2,886 | $112,877 |
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 Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Milford is the 345th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 12th-most populous of 266 in Massachusetts.
Milford ranks 297th of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 12th | 266 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 154th | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 81st | 461 |
| Median household income | 297th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 384th | 460 |
| Median home value | 264th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 111th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 142nd | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 343rd | 459 |
| Median age | 408th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 372nd | 460 |
| Work from home | 284th | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 35th | 459 |
Milford's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, 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?
6 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.