Milford city (balance), CT Demographics

A map of Milford city (balance)'s Population by Race

Milford city (balance), Connecticut has an estimated population of 51,023, a less than 1% change from the 50,558 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.2% White, 9.5% Hispanic, 3.7% Asian, 3.0% Black, 2.9% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Milford city (balance), with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Milford city (balance) has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Milford city (balance), that probability was 35.8% in 2020 and 34.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milford city (balance) is ranked the 13th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Milford city (balance) was ranked the 14th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milford city (balance)'s White Population

40,898 residents of Milford city (balance), or 80.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milford city (balance) is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Milford city (balance) ranks 141st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford city (balance)'s White population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Milford city (balance)'s population has increased from 79.4% to 80.2%.

Milford city (balance) is more White than neighboring Oronoque (78.9% White), Orange (79.6% White), and Stratford Downtown (57.6% White). Milford city (balance) is less White than neighboring Woodmont (91.3% White), and Lordship (89% White).

Milford city (balance)'s Black Population

1,542 residents of Milford city (balance), or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milford city (balance) is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Milford city (balance) ranks 57th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford city (balance)'s Black population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Black residents' share of Milford city (balance)'s population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Milford city (balance) is more Black than neighboring Oronoque (1.1% Black), Woodmont (0.9% Black), and Lordship (2.6% Black). Milford city (balance) is less Black than neighboring Orange (4.7% Black), and Stratford Downtown (16.2% Black).

Milford city (balance)'s Asian Population

1,863 residents of Milford city (balance), or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milford city (balance) is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Milford city (balance) ranks 54th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford city (balance)'s Asian population has declined by an estimated 33.8%. Asian residents' share of Milford city (balance)'s population has decreased from 5.6% to 3.7%.

Milford city (balance) is more Asian than neighboring Oronoque (0.9% Asian), Woodmont (0.4% Asian), and Lordship (1.5% Asian). Milford city (balance) is less Asian than neighboring Orange (8.4% Asian), and Stratford Downtown (7.9% Asian).

Milford city (balance)'s Hispanic Population

4,854 residents of Milford city (balance), or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milford city (balance) is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Milford city (balance) ranks 80th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford city (balance)'s Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Milford city (balance)'s population has increased from 7.9% to 9.5%.

Milford city (balance) is more Hispanic than neighboring Oronoque (6.7% Hispanic), Orange (3.9% Hispanic), Woodmont (3.9% Hispanic), and Lordship (4.9% Hispanic). Milford city (balance) is less Hispanic than neighboring Stratford Downtown (16.7% Hispanic).

Milford city (balance)'s Native American/Other Population

367 residents of Milford city (balance), or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Milford city (balance) is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Milford city (balance) ranks 108th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford city (balance)'s Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milford city (balance)'s population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Milford city (balance) is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stratford Downtown (0% Native American/Other), Woodmont (0% Native American/Other), and Lordship (0% Native American/Other). Milford city (balance) is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oronoque (7.1% Native American/Other), and Orange (0.8% Native American/Other).

Milford city (balance)'s Multiracial Population

1,499 residents of Milford city (balance), or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milford city (balance) is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Milford city (balance) ranks 130th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford city (balance)'s Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Milford city (balance)'s population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.9%.

Milford city (balance) is more Multiracial than neighboring Orange (2.6% Multiracial), Stratford Downtown (1.5% Multiracial), and Lordship (2% Multiracial). Milford city (balance) is less Multiracial than neighboring Oronoque (5.4% Multiracial), and Woodmont (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.