Milford, MA Demographics

A map of Milford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,350	17,165	59.0%	63.6%
Hispanic	5,228	3,589	18.9%	13.3%
Multiracial	3,532	3,027	12.7%	11.2%
Black	1,059	638	3.8%	2.4%
Asian	827	579	3.0%	2.1%
Native American/Other	735	1,973	2.7%	7.3%

Milford, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 27,731, a slight increase from the 26,971 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.0% White, 18.9% Hispanic, 12.7% Multiracial, 3.8% Black, 3.0% Asian, and 2.7% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Massachusetts 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 55.8% in 2020 and 59.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milford is ranked the 60th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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 61st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milford's White Population

16,350 residents of Milford, or 59.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milford is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Milford ranks 222nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Milford's population has decreased from 63.6% to 59.0%.

Milford is less White than neighboring Hopedale (86% White), Bellingham (87.6% White), Hopkinton (81.8% White), Upton (83.1% White), and Franklin Town (82.2% White).

Milford's Black Population

1,059 residents of Milford, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milford is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Milford ranks 95th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Black population has grown by an estimated 66.0%. Black residents' share of Milford's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.8%.

Milford is more Black than neighboring Hopedale (0.8% Black), Bellingham (0.9% Black), Hopkinton (0.4% Black), Upton (1% Black), and Franklin Town (2.1% Black).

Milford's Asian Population

827 residents of Milford, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milford is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Milford ranks 104th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 42.8%. Asian residents' share of Milford's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.0%.

Milford is more Asian than neighboring Hopedale (1.9% Asian), and Bellingham (1.7% Asian). Milford is less Asian than neighboring Hopkinton (4.9% Asian), Upton (5.1% Asian), and Franklin Town (6% Asian).

Milford's Hispanic Population

5,228 residents of Milford, or 18.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milford is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Milford ranks 29th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 45.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Milford's population has increased from 13.3% to 18.9%.

Milford is more Hispanic than neighboring Hopedale (5.2% Hispanic), Bellingham (6% Hispanic), Hopkinton (7% Hispanic), Upton (4.9% Hispanic), and Franklin Town (5.3% Hispanic).

Milford's Native American/Other Population

735 residents of Milford, or 2.7% 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 Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Milford ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milford's population has decreased from 7.3% to 2.7%.

Milford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hopedale (0% Native American/Other), Bellingham (0.3% Native American/Other), Hopkinton (0% Native American/Other), and Franklin Town (1.1% Native American/Other). Milford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Upton (3.2% Native American/Other).

Milford's Multiracial Population

3,532 residents of Milford, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milford is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Milford ranks 4th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Milford's population has increased from 11.2% to 12.7%.

Milford is more Multiracial than neighboring Hopedale (6% Multiracial), Bellingham (3.6% Multiracial), Hopkinton (5.9% Multiracial), Upton (2.7% Multiracial), and Franklin Town (3.3% 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.