Town · New Hampshire
Milford, New Hampshire
Milford, town, in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Milford had 16,686 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 16,131 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 16,337 (±37). GEOID 3301148020.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,686
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,131 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,337 ±37
Median household income
$97,768
±$14,299 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$398,800
±$19,998 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,661
±$126 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Milford and what county is it in?
Milford is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It covers 25.4 square miles of land, 635 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Milford: Milford (CDP, 9,212 in 2020). Part of Wilton (CDP) also lies in it.
Milford is in the Manchester-Nashua, NH 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 16,686 people lived in Milford on July 1, 2025, up 3.4% since 2020, faster than New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 16,131 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 16,337 (±37).
| Measure | Milford | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,337±37 | 426,378 | +605 |
| Households | 6,399±252 | 168,740 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.10 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,596±249 | 177,734 | no clear change |
Milford's population since 2000
From 13,535 in 2000 to 16,686 in 2025: up 23.3%. 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 36.8 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.1%. 8.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Milford | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8±2.5 | 41.0 | −5.0 |
| Under 18 years | 23.7%±2.5 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.1%±1.9 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 50.5%±2.4 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8%±1.4 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.3%±5.7 pts | 80.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6%±1.7 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±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 | 8.1%±5.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.0%±3.2 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.0%±5.8 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3%±1.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 11.0%±1.7 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3%±1.6 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.0%±1.3 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.2%±3.9 pts | 41.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.2%±3.0 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.3%±5.6 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4%±1.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
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 6,399 households earn less than $97,768 a year (±$14,299), against $103,545 in Hillsborough County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $98,021 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Milford | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,768±$14,299 | $103,545 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $126,397±$10,241 | $132,601 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,165±$3,684 | $54,111 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.9%±1.3 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.1%±1.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.0%±2.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7%±1.8 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.3%±1.9 pts | 93.4% | – |
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 64.9% of Milford's occupied homes and renters 35.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $398,800 by its owner (±$19,998). The median renter pays $1,661 a month including utilities, and 40.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Milford | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $398,800±$19,998 | $421,100 | +$89,404 |
| Median gross rent | $1,661±$126 | $1,623 | +$185 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.8%±10.7 pts | 37.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,482±$118 | $2,452 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.9%±4.2 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.1%±4.2 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Housing units | 6,596±249 | 177,734 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5%±3.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 51.8%±3.9 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.3%±1.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±1.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.8%±4.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.4%±3.8 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7%±1.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
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 34 new housing units in Milford in 2025 (34 in single-family houses), 2.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Hampshire.
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?
75.6% of Milford's workers drive alone and 15.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.6%.
| Measure | Milford | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.1%±2.5 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6%±1.6 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.6%±3.7 pts | 70.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9%±2.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.6%±3.3 pts | 18.1% | +10.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min±1.7 | 27.3 min | −3.1 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?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Milford (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $79,650 (Tract 162.04) to $147,898 (Tract 162.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 162.02Hillsborough County | 5,003 | $147,898 |
| Tract 162.03Hillsborough County | 4,595 | $86,500 |
| Tract 162.04Hillsborough County | 3,832 | $79,650 |
| Tract 161Hillsborough County | 2,907 | $122,000 |
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 New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Milford is the 739th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 8th-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Milford ranks 111th of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 8th | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 63rd | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 58th | 241 |
| Median household income | 111th | 235 |
| Per capita income | 122nd | 240 |
| Median home value | 93rd | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 48th | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 143rd | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 124th | 239 |
| Median age | 221st | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 193rd | 241 |
| Work from home | 107th | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 129th | 241 |
Milford's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, 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?
10 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.