Milford, TX Demographics
A map of Milford's Population by Race
Milford, Texas has an estimated population of 966, a dramatic increase from the 722 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.4% White, 24.6% Hispanic, 23.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 Texas 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 64.1% in 2020 and 61.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Milford is ranked the 1033rd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 1118th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Milford's White Population
506 residents of Milford, or 52.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milford is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Milford ranks 977th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Milford's White population has grown by an estimated 34.9%. White residents' share of Milford's population has increased from 51.9% to 52.4%.
Milford is more White than neighboring Carl's Corner (49.3% White), Frost (47.2% White), and Bynum (26.3% White). Milford is less White than neighboring Mertens (74.8% White), and Italy (55.4% White).
Milford's Black Population
222 residents of Milford, or 23.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milford is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Milford ranks 130th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Black population has grown by an estimated 45.1%. Black residents' share of Milford's population has increased from 21.2% to 23.0%.
Milford is more Black than neighboring Mertens (0% Black), Italy (18% Black), Carl's Corner (18.8% Black), Frost (1.1% Black), and Bynum (5.1% 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 Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Milford ranks 546th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Milford's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.
Milford's Hispanic Population
238 residents of Milford, or 24.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milford is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Milford ranks 1148th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 60.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Milford's population has increased from 20.5% to 24.6%.
Milford is more Hispanic than neighboring Mertens (24.4% Hispanic), and Italy (23% Hispanic). Milford is less Hispanic than neighboring Carl's Corner (30.2% Hispanic), Frost (43.5% Hispanic), and Bynum (53.8% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Milford ranks 359th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 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 decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.
Milford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Italy (0.1% Native American/Other), Carl's Corner (0.3% Native American/Other), and Frost (0.8% Native American/Other).
Milford's Multiracial Population
0 residents of Milford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milford is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Milford ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Milford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Milford's population has decreased from 4.4% to 0.0%.
Milford is less Multiracial than neighboring Mertens (0.8% Multiracial), Italy (3.4% Multiracial), Carl's Corner (1.3% Multiracial), Frost (7.3% Multiracial), and Bynum (14.8% 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.