Milford Authority

Milford is a middle-income town of 12,803 with home prices 1.2× below the Delaware median.

Milford, Delaware

Milford (12,803 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within Kent County, Delaware. Households here earn a median of $59,464.

Definition and scope

Milford is a chartered municipality within Kent County, Delaware, Delaware. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District (not on file) and is part of the Dover, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Milford has approximately 12,803 residents. The median age is 41.9 years. Roughly 51% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $296,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 53.7%
• Black or African American: 19.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 16.5%
• Asian: 4.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Milford is $59,464. Poverty rate stands at 17.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.0%. Educational attainment: 27.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Milford:

• Public schools: 5
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Drummond Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Sussex County Supreme Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newark, Delaware.

Geography and climate

Milford sits at an elevation of 19 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Delaware State Authority — state-level reference for Delaware.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.