Milford, MI Demographics

A map of Milford's Population by Race

Milford, Michigan has an estimated population of 6,487, a less than 1% change from the 6,520 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.5% White, 4.3% Multiracial, 3.0% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, 1.2% Asian, and 0.2% 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 less diverse than Michigan 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 17.7% in 2020 and 19.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milford is ranked the 149th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 147th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milford's White Population

5,803 residents of Milford, or 89.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milford is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Milford ranks 304th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's White population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Milford's population has decreased from 90.6% to 89.5%.

Milford is more White than neighboring Wixom (67.7% White), Walled Lake (82.7% White), South Lyon (88.6% White), and Novi (55.2% White). Milford is less White than neighboring Wolverine Lake (90.4% White).

Milford's Black Population

116 residents of Milford, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milford is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Milford ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Black population has grown by an estimated 84.1%. Black residents' share of Milford's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.8%.

Milford is more Black than neighboring Wolverine Lake (0.6% Black). Milford is less Black than neighboring Wixom (12.4% Black), Walled Lake (3.2% Black), South Lyon (2% Black), and Novi (7.4% Black).

Milford's Asian Population

76 residents of Milford, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milford is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Milford ranks 221st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 52.0%. Asian residents' share of Milford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Milford is less Asian than neighboring Wixom (9.1% Asian), Wolverine Lake (1.8% Asian), Walled Lake (9% Asian), South Lyon (2.4% Asian), and Novi (28.1% Asian).

Milford's Hispanic Population

197 residents of Milford, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milford is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Milford ranks 554th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 48.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Milford's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.0%.

Milford is more Hispanic than neighboring South Lyon (2.6% Hispanic). Milford is less Hispanic than neighboring Wixom (4.3% Hispanic), Wolverine Lake (3.1% Hispanic), Walled Lake (3.4% Hispanic), and Novi (4.5% Hispanic).

Milford's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Milford, or 0.2% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Milford ranks 306th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 76.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milford's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Milford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wolverine Lake (0% Native American/Other), Walled Lake (0% Native American/Other), and South Lyon (0.1% Native American/Other). Milford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wixom (0.7% Native American/Other), and Novi (1% Native American/Other).

Milford's Multiracial Population

282 residents of Milford, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milford is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Milford ranks 239th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Milford's population has decreased from 4.8% to 4.3%.

Milford is more Multiracial than neighboring Wolverine Lake (4.1% Multiracial), Walled Lake (1.8% Multiracial), and Novi (3.9% Multiracial). Milford is less Multiracial than neighboring Wixom (5.7% Multiracial), and South Lyon (4.4% 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.