Milford, IA Demographics

A map of Milford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,137	3,045	94.7%	91.7%
Hispanic	97	122	2.9%	3.7%
Multiracial	69	96	2.1%	2.9%
Asian	8	20	0.2%	0.6%
Black	0	27	0.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	11	0.0%	0.3%

Milford, Iowa has an estimated population of 3,311, a less than 1% change from the 3,321 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.7% White, 2.9% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa 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 15.7% in 2020 and 10.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milford is ranked the 117th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 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 117th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milford's White Population

3,137 residents of Milford, or 94.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milford is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Milford ranks 631st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Milford's population has increased from 91.7% to 94.7%.

Milford is more White than neighboring Wahpeton (93% White), and Fostoria (90.6% White). Milford is less White than neighboring West Okoboji (97.1% White), Arnolds Park (99.1% White), and Okoboji (95.7% White).

Milford's Black Population

0 residents of Milford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milford is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Milford ranks 248th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Milford's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Milford is less Black than neighboring Fostoria (2.8% Black).

Milford's Asian Population

8 residents of Milford, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milford is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Milford ranks 249th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Asian residents' share of Milford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Milford is more Asian than neighboring West Okoboji (0% Asian), Arnolds Park (0% Asian), Okoboji (0.1% Asian), and Fostoria (0% Asian).

Milford's Hispanic Population

97 residents of Milford, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milford is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Milford ranks 328th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Milford's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.9%.

Milford is more Hispanic than neighboring West Okoboji (0% Hispanic), Arnolds Park (0.8% Hispanic), Wahpeton (2.5% Hispanic), and Fostoria (1.7% Hispanic). Milford is less Hispanic than neighboring Okoboji (3.3% Hispanic).

Milford's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Milford, or 0.0% 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 Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Milford ranks 465th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Milford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wahpeton (0.5% Native American/Other).

Milford's Multiracial Population

69 residents of Milford, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milford is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Milford ranks 446th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Milford's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.1%.

Milford is more Multiracial than neighboring Arnolds Park (0.1% Multiracial), and Okoboji (0.9% Multiracial). Milford is less Multiracial than neighboring West Okoboji (2.9% Multiracial), Wahpeton (3.8% Multiracial), and Fostoria (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.