Milford, PA Demographics

A map of Milford's Population by Race

Milford, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,198, an increase from the 1,103 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.6% White, 6.7% Multiracial, 4.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, 0.7% Asian, and 0.6% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 26.2% in 2020 and 24.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milford is ranked the 901st most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 937th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milford's White Population

1,037 residents of Milford, or 86.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milford is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Milford ranks 1368th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's White population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of Milford's population has increased from 85.3% to 86.6%.

Milford is more White than neighboring Layton (84.2% White), Matamoras (73.2% White), Sparrow Bush (76.1% White), and Port Jervis (58.2% White). Milford is less White than neighboring Pocono Woodland Lakes (86.8% White).

Milford's Black Population

8 residents of Milford, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milford is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Milford ranks 1406th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Black population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Black residents' share of Milford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Milford is more Black than neighboring Layton (0% Black), and Sparrow Bush (0% Black). Milford is less Black than neighboring Pocono Woodland Lakes (7.7% Black), Matamoras (2.2% Black), and Port Jervis (7.6% Black).

Milford's Asian Population

8 residents of Milford, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milford is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Milford ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Milford's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.7%.

Milford is more Asian than neighboring Pocono Woodland Lakes (0% Asian), Layton (0% Asian), and Sparrow Bush (0% Asian). Milford is less Asian than neighboring Matamoras (5.1% Asian), and Port Jervis (4.3% Asian).

Milford's Hispanic Population

58 residents of Milford, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milford is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Milford ranks 191st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 44.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Milford's population has decreased from 9.5% to 4.8%.

Milford is more Hispanic than neighboring Pocono Woodland Lakes (1.7% Hispanic). Milford is less Hispanic than neighboring Layton (7.8% Hispanic), Matamoras (16.9% Hispanic), Sparrow Bush (5% Hispanic), and Port Jervis (22.3% Hispanic).

Milford's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Milford, or 0.6% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Milford ranks 929th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Milford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pocono Woodland Lakes (0.2% Native American/Other), Layton (0% Native American/Other), and Sparrow Bush (0% Native American/Other). Milford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Matamoras (0.7% Native American/Other), and Port Jervis (0.9% Native American/Other).

Milford's Multiracial Population

80 residents of Milford, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milford is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Milford ranks 1452nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 207.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Milford's population has increased from 2.4% to 6.7%.

Milford is more Multiracial than neighboring Pocono Woodland Lakes (3.6% Multiracial), and Matamoras (1.9% Multiracial). Milford is less Multiracial than neighboring Layton (8.1% Multiracial), and Sparrow Bush (18.9% 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.