Milford, IL Demographics

A map of Milford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	979	1,044	93.1%	90.2%
Hispanic	42	59	4.0%	5.1%
Multiracial	31	44	2.9%	3.8%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.3%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.3%

Milford, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,052, a decrease from the 1,158 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.1% White, 4.0% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 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 Illinois 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 18.3% in 2020 and 13.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milford is ranked the 685th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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 648th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milford's White Population

979 residents of Milford, or 93.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milford is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Milford ranks 770th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's White population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Milford's population has increased from 90.2% to 93.1%.

Milford is more White than neighboring Wellington (83% White), Watseka (84.4% White), and Hoopeston (88.6% White). Milford is less White than neighboring Woodland (96% White), and East Lynn (100% 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 considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Milford ranks 1005th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Milford is less Black than neighboring Woodland (1.3% Black), Watseka (1.3% Black), and Hoopeston (1.4% Black).

Milford's Asian Population

0 residents of Milford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milford is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Milford ranks 695th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Milford is less Asian than neighboring Watseka (1.1% Asian), and Hoopeston (0.6% Asian).

Milford's Hispanic Population

42 residents of Milford, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milford is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Milford ranks 487th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Milford's population has decreased from 5.1% to 4.0%.

Milford is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodland (0% Hispanic), and East Lynn (0% Hispanic). Milford is less Hispanic than neighboring Wellington (7.3% Hispanic), Watseka (6.7% Hispanic), and Hoopeston (9% 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 Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Milford ranks 933rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 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 Watseka (1% Native American/Other).

Milford's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Milford, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milford is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Milford ranks 596th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Milford's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.9%.

Milford is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodland (2.7% Multiracial), Hoopeston (0.4% Multiracial), and East Lynn (0% Multiracial). Milford is less Multiracial than neighboring Wellington (9.7% Multiracial), and Watseka (5.6% 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.