Milford, DE Demographics

A map of Milford's Population by Race

Milford, Delaware has an estimated population of 12,803, a large increase from the 11,190 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.7% White, 19.5% Black, 16.5% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 4.6% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Milford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Milford has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Delaware overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Milford, that probability was 63.5% in 2020 and 64.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milford is ranked the 10th most populous place in Delaware, out of 79 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 was ranked the 11th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milford's White Population

6,876 residents of Milford, or 53.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milford is slightly lower than in Delaware overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Milford ranks 55th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's White population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. White residents' share of Milford's population has increased from 53.2% to 53.7%.

Milford is more White than neighboring Lincoln (31.6% White), Ellendale (35.3% White), and Frederica (45.7% White). Milford is less White than neighboring Houston (78.7% White), and Slaughter Beach (64.7% White).

Milford's Black Population

2,497 residents of Milford, or 19.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milford is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 21.4% of the population is Black. Milford ranks 27th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. Black residents' share of Milford's population has decreased from 22.9% to 19.5%.

Milford is more Black than neighboring Houston (5.5% Black), and Ellendale (18% Black). Milford is less Black than neighboring Lincoln (58.7% Black), Frederica (23.6% Black), and Slaughter Beach (29.9% Black).

Milford's Asian Population

585 residents of Milford, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milford is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 4.3% of the population is Asian. Milford ranks 28th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 177.3%. Asian residents' share of Milford's population has increased from 1.9% to 4.6%.

Milford is more Asian than neighboring Lincoln (0% Asian), Houston (0% Asian), Ellendale (0% Asian), Frederica (0.2% Asian), and Slaughter Beach (1.2% Asian).

Milford's Hispanic Population

2,108 residents of Milford, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milford is higher than in Delaware overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Milford ranks 10th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Milford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 16.5%.

Milford is more Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln (8.1% Hispanic), Houston (8.6% Hispanic), Frederica (7.5% Hispanic), and Slaughter Beach (2.7% Hispanic). Milford is less Hispanic than neighboring Ellendale (41.1% Hispanic).

Milford's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Milford, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Milford is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Milford ranks 38th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 64.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milford's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Milford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lincoln (0% Native American/Other), Ellendale (0% Native American/Other), Frederica (0.1% Native American/Other), and Slaughter Beach (0% Native American/Other). Milford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Houston (3.3% Native American/Other).

Milford's Multiracial Population

704 residents of Milford, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milford is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Milford ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Milford's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.5%.

Milford is more Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln (1.6% Multiracial), Houston (3.9% Multiracial), and Slaughter Beach (1.5% Multiracial). Milford is less Multiracial than neighboring Ellendale (5.7% Multiracial), and Frederica (22.9% 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.