Milford, ME Demographics
A map of Milford's Population by Race
Milford, Maine has an estimated population of 2,269, a slight increase from the 2,211 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.4% White, 3.9% Asian, 2.6% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. 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 slightly less diverse than Maine 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 15.5% in 2020 and 17.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Milford is ranked the 62nd most populous place in Maine, out of 155 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 64th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Milford's White Population
2,052 residents of Milford, or 90.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milford is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Milford ranks 85th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Milford's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Milford's population has decreased from 91.8% to 90.4%.
Milford is more White than neighboring Orono (86.4% White), Old Town (89.3% White), and Veazie (76.5% White). Milford is less White than neighboring Bradley (90.5% White), and Brewer (91.1% 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 comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Milford ranks 70th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 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 0.7% to 0.0%.
Milford is less Black than neighboring Orono (1.4% Black), Old Town (3.3% Black), and Brewer (1.3% Black).
Milford's Asian Population
89 residents of Milford, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milford is slightly higher than in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Milford ranks 67th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 368.4%. Asian residents' share of Milford's population has increased from 0.9% to 3.9%.
Milford is more Asian than neighboring Orono (3.5% Asian), Old Town (0% Asian), Veazie (0.8% Asian), and Brewer (0.1% Asian). Milford is less Asian than neighboring Bradley (4.7% Asian).
Milford's Hispanic Population
52 residents of Milford, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milford is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Milford ranks 130th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 160.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Milford's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.3%.
Milford is more Hispanic than neighboring Bradley (1.4% Hispanic). Milford is less Hispanic than neighboring Orono (4.4% Hispanic), Old Town (2.4% Hispanic), Veazie (20.1% Hispanic), and Brewer (3.3% Hispanic).
Milford's Native American/Other Population
18 residents of Milford, or 0.8% 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 Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Milford ranks 11th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 52.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milford's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.8%.
Milford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bradley (0.5% Native American/Other), Orono (0.4% Native American/Other), and Veazie (0% Native American/Other). Milford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Old Town (2.8% Native American/Other), and Brewer (2.2% Native American/Other).
Milford's Multiracial Population
58 residents of Milford, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milford is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Milford ranks 66th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Milford's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.6%.
Milford is more Multiracial than neighboring Old Town (2.2% Multiracial), and Brewer (2% Multiracial). Milford is less Multiracial than neighboring Bradley (2.8% Multiracial), Orono (3.9% Multiracial), and Veazie (2.7% 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.