Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Milford, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,487

Median Agei

41.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.5%5,803

Two or More

4.3%282

Hispanic/Latino

3%197

Black

1.8%116

Asian

1.2%76

Other

0.2%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%97

High School Diploma

16%756

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%389

Some College (1+ yr)

10.1%474

Associate's Degree

10.2%479

Bachelor's Degree

32.3%1,524

Master's Degree

14%662

Professional Degree

1.4%66

Doctorate

1.8%87

HS or Higher

96.2%

BA or Higher

49.6%

Graduate+

17.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$363,700

Median Renti

$1,173

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.1%2,026

Renter-Occupied

22.9%601

Total Units

2,772

Homeownership

77.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%39

$50K–$100K

0.9%19

$100K–$150K

1.2%24

$150K–$200K

5.6%113

$200K–$300K

23.1%467

$300K–$500K

51.1%1,036

$500K–$1M

15.7%319

$1M+

0.4%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

155

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

128

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%39

2010–2019

7.1%196

2000–2009

11.4%316

1990–1999

14.9%413

1980–1989

6.4%178

1970–1979

13%360

1960–1969

8.5%237

1950–1959

15.9%440

1940–1949

4.2%116

1939 or earlier

17.2%477

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

93.9%2,468

Electricity

3.6%94

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%36

No Fuel

0.8%20

Other

0.3%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$105,713

Mean Household Incomei

$134,660

Per Capita Incomei

$55,731

Poverty Ratei

7.5%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

3,291

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%51

$10K–$15K

2.3%61

$15K–$20K

3.3%88

$20K–$25K

0.8%21

$25K–$30K

2.2%58

$30K–$35K

2%52

$35K–$40K

2%53

$40K–$45K

4.2%110

$45K–$50K

1.9%51

$50K–$60K

6.7%177

$60K–$75K

8.1%213

$75K–$100K

9.2%242

$100K–$125K

12.3%323

$125K–$150K

10%263

$150K–$200K

13.5%355

$200K+

19.4%509

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

132

Residentsi

234

Avg. Tenant Renti

$478/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers12 homes88% occupied$404/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8120 homes92% occupied$485/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $105,713/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

66.8%

Very low income$32K–$53K/yr

25.9%

Low income$53K–$85K/yr

6.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $85K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

91.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8.1% of subsidized households are minority

21.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1732.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

India

Philippines

China

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,180

Avg. Commutei

28.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,211

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

281(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.9%Insured

2.1%Uninsured