Borough · New Jersey
Milford, New Jersey
Milford, borough, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Milford had 1,224 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,232 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,166 (±238). GEOID 3446260.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,224
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,232 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,166 ±238
Median household income
$71,806
±$19,289 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$333,600
±$17,594 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,523
±$322 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Milford and what county is it in?
Milford is a borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It covers 1.2 square miles of land, 1,042 residents per square mile in 2020.
Milford is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (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 1,224 people lived in Milford on July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while New Jersey grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 1,232 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,166 (±238).
| Measure | Milford | Hunterdon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,166 ±238 | 130,160 | no clear change |
| Households | 503 ±96 | 50,860 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.30 ±0.24 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 549 ±103 | 52,115 | no clear change |
Milford's population since 2000
From 1,195 in 2000 to 1,224 in 2025: up 2.4%. 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 47.0 years old; 15.3% are under 18 and 24.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.3%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Milford | Hunterdon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0 ±7.2 | 46.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.3% ±4.5 pts | 19.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.2% ±7.6 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Male | 44.3% ±3.9 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% ±3.1 pts | 9.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.4% ±4.6 pts | 79.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±3.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6% ±3.5 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.0% ±6.5 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5% ±2.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| With a disability | 16.7% ±6.2 pts | 9.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.8% ±1.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1% ±3.5 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.2% ±7.4 pts | 57.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.7% ±4.1 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.8% ±2.3 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 503 households earn less than $71,806 a year (±$19,289), against $141,715 in Hunterdon County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 the median was $111,473 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $39,667 after inflation. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Milford | Hunterdon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,806 ±$19,289 | $141,715 | −$39,667 |
| Mean household income | $99,228 ±$13,055 | $185,175 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,270 ±$5,636 | $72,227 | −$12,583 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8% ±4.5 pts | 4.0% | +5.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.1% ±5.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.0% ±5.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% ±3.9 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0% ±5.7 pts | 94.6% | – |
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 71.8% of Milford's occupied homes and renters 28.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $333,600 by its owner (±$17,594). The median renter pays $1,523 a month including utilities, and 37.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Milford | Hunterdon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $333,600 ±$17,594 | $517,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,523 ±$322 | $1,687 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.3% ±18.2 pts | 41.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,335 ±$157 | $3,086 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.8% ±8.4 pts | 85.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.2% ±8.4 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Housing units | 549 ±103 | 52,115 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.1% ±6.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±26.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.9% ±9.7 pts | 73.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±7.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±7.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±7.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 37.9% ±7.7 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% ±5.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
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 2 new housing units in Milford in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.6 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
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?
65.2% of Milford's workers drive alone and 21.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Milford | Hunterdon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.9% ±7.0 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% ±3.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 65.2% ±8.3 pts | 69.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.6% ±5.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±1.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.9% ±7.8 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.6 min ±3.8 | 33.0 min | no clear change |
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?
No census tract lies mostly in Milford; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 106Hunterdon County | 5,990 | $145,053 |
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 Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Milford is the 9,525th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 288th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Milford ranks 697th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 288th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 494th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 564th | 787 |
| Median household income | 697th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 615th | 785 |
| Median home value | 586th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 526th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 171st | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 480th | 780 |
| Median age | 186th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 504th | 777 |
| Work from home | 217th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 250th | 787 |
Milford's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, 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?
19 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' public schools in Milford.